Freeman Vineyard & Winery

Akiko's Cuvée Pinot Noir

9.394 ratings
9.115 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Pascal Levensohn

This is the first bottle we opened from this vintage. Totally approachable and delicious. Freeman I has become one of our favorite CA Pinot noir vintners.

This is the first bottle we opened from this vintage. Totally approachable and delicious. Freeman I has become one of our favorite CA Pinot noir vintners.

1 person found it helpfulJul 20th, 2014
Meghan Hamilton

Wine Educator Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.2

Totally Sonoma Coast with bright juicy cherry, cranberry and raspberry.

Totally Sonoma Coast with bright juicy cherry, cranberry and raspberry.

Feb 12th, 2016
grape friend

Almost vegetal, but nice to see a restrained Pinot over a cherry bomb.

Almost vegetal, but nice to see a restrained Pinot over a cherry bomb.

Dec 23rd, 2014
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.1

The showstopper of the trio of Freeman #PinotNoir showdown. The first bottle to be finished!

The showstopper of the trio of Freeman #PinotNoir showdown. The first bottle to be finished!

Nov 27th, 2014
Kevin Sidders

President VinConnect

9.1

Really excellent, typical Freeman style of CA meets Burgundy. Lovely and in its prime

Really excellent, typical Freeman style of CA meets Burgundy. Lovely and in its prime

Nov 12th, 2014
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

8.9

At 8yrs old, showing super fresh fruit, bright acidity and terrific balance. Not the slightest bit tired.

At 8yrs old, showing super fresh fruit, bright acidity and terrific balance. Not the slightest bit tired.

Sep 7th, 2014
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.1

Aging beautifully, expressing high toned fruit, bright acidity and a momentum that persists.

Aging beautifully, expressing high toned fruit, bright acidity and a momentum that persists.

Aug 3rd, 2014
Sarah Mason Pittenger

Partner/Winemaker Gros Ventre Cellars

9.5

Methinks there's more than a bit of Campbell in this Pinot. Nice.

Methinks there's more than a bit of Campbell in this Pinot. Nice.

Dec 19th, 2013
Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

8.6

Tasting yesterday at Freeman in Sebastopol

Tasting yesterday at Freeman in Sebastopol

May 14th, 2013
Mike Obley

Doesn’t have the depth normally associated with Akiko’s Cuvée

Doesn’t have the depth normally associated with Akiko’s Cuvée

Sep 8th, 2023