Freeman Vineyard & Winery

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

9.2138 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

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

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 (about 25% new). Aromas of berry fruits with tea and tobacco notes. On the palate blackberry and cherry with tobacco and tea spice, soft tannins, well balanced, vivid acidity on lingering finish ending with earthy tones. Will keep in cellar for some time.

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 (about 25% new). Aromas of berry fruits with tea and tobacco notes. On the palate blackberry and cherry with tobacco and tea spice, soft tannins, well balanced, vivid acidity on lingering finish ending with earthy tones. Will keep in cellar for some time.

Jul 7th, 2019

9.4

In magnum

In magnum

Oct 31st, 2018

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

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 (22% new), with grapes from vineyards Rayhill (46%), Campbell (29%) & Yu-Ki Estate (25%). Aromas of berry fruit and exotic spices. On the palate blackberry and cherry with tobacco and tea spice, smooth tannins, well balanced on lingering finish ending with earthy tones. Will keep in cellar for some time. Small prod. 1000 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 (22% new), with grapes from vineyards Rayhill (46%), Campbell (29%) & Yu-Ki Estate (25%). Aromas of berry fruit and exotic spices. On the palate blackberry and cherry with tobacco and tea spice, smooth tannins, well balanced on lingering finish ending with earthy tones. Will keep in cellar for some time. Small prod. 1000 cases.

Jul 29th, 2017

TexaCali Ali - Owner of www.texacaliwine.com & Co-Owner of the upcoming www.smithstorywinecellars.com

9.1

cozy. 2012 Vintage

cozy. 2012 Vintage

Nov 29th, 2015

President VinConnect

9.1

2010 vintage. Great, straight shooting, Burgundian Pinot. Red fruit, cola, some earth, and lovely balance. Good value and great consistency...

2010 vintage. Great, straight shooting, Burgundian Pinot. Red fruit, cola, some earth, and lovely balance. Good value and great consistency...

Aug 29th, 2015

President VinConnect

9.4

2012. Outstanding showing. Cola, cherries, forest floor -- this has it all going on. Concentrated, balanced, and just super enjoyable tonight

2012. Outstanding showing. Cola, cherries, forest floor -- this has it all going on. Concentrated, balanced, and just super enjoyable tonight

Feb 4th, 2015

9.0

Tasty, like a new release/young

Tasty, like a new release/young

Jan 10th, 2015

Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.2

My fave of the Freeman trip today, even if Akiko's Cuvée wins overall.

My fave of the Freeman trip today, even if Akiko's Cuvée wins overall.

Nov 27th, 2014

Sales Copain Winery

8.7

Fruit was a little tired

Fruit was a little tired

Nov 18th, 2014

9.7

Lovely cherry, baking spice, and fruit aromas. One of the loveliest PN I've opened in quite some time.

Lovely cherry, baking spice, and fruit aromas. One of the loveliest PN I've opened in quite some time.

Nov 13th, 2014