Freeman Vineyard & Winery

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.0102 ratings

9.020 pro ratings

Russian River Valley, 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

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Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Freeman Vineyard & Winery is the fruition of a 20-year dream shared by Ken and Akiko Freeman to craft cool climate CA Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Aged for 11 months in French oak (29% new), with grapes from vineyards Pratt, Connell & Keefer Ranch. Aromas of rich berry fruits with oak notes. On the palate concentrated fruit, strawberry and black cherry with a savory earthy character. Lingering finish with smooth tannins, great but needs a little longer in the cellar. Small production 300 cases.

Freeman Vineyard & Winery is the fruition of a 20-year dream shared by Ken and Akiko Freeman to craft cool climate CA Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Aged for 11 months in French oak (29% new), with grapes from vineyards Pratt, Connell & Keefer Ranch. Aromas of rich berry fruits with oak notes. On the palate concentrated fruit, strawberry and black cherry with a savory earthy character. Lingering finish with smooth tannins, great but needs a little longer in the cellar. Small production 300 cases.

Jul 30th, 2017

9.3

From the Pinot Forum class on whole cluster vs destemmed circa 2011! Delicious #pinotnoir #russianrivervalley #wholecluster @Carri Holdredge @Freeman Vineyard & Winery

From the Pinot Forum class on whole cluster vs destemmed circa 2011! Delicious #pinotnoir #russianrivervalley #wholecluster @Carri Holdredge @Freeman Vineyard & Winery

Nov 15th, 2015

Stephanie Losee

9.2

Wonderful old world-style CA pinot. Want.

Wonderful old world-style CA pinot. Want.

Apr 18th, 2015

9.3

Not normally a big Pinot fan but this is really nice. Bold strawberry character

Not normally a big Pinot fan but this is really nice. Bold strawberry character

Apr 2nd, 2015

Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

8.5

An elegant Russian River #PinotNoir, but not the fastest drinking of the trio!

An elegant Russian River #PinotNoir, but not the fastest drinking of the trio!

Nov 27th, 2014

8.3

Good. Typical. A nice Pinot.

Good. Typical. A nice Pinot.

Nov 15th, 2014

Christopher Pappe

9.4

Next generation Pinot Noir from the classic northeastern facing slopes of Green valley in Russian River.

Next generation Pinot Noir from the classic northeastern facing slopes of Green valley in Russian River.

Aug 14th, 2014

Sales & Marketing B Wise Vineyards

9.3

Lovely, cranberry, fern, mushroom, we'll built

Lovely, cranberry, fern, mushroom, we'll built

Feb 16th, 2014

8.5

Mouthfeel. Elegant, slight earthiness

Mouthfeel. Elegant, slight earthiness

Jan 31st, 2014

9.6

Eez like CA Gevrey Chambertin

Eez like CA Gevrey Chambertin

Feb 21st, 2013