エレガントでバランスのとれたワインは、産地、インスピレーション、芸術性が交わるところにその本質を見出すことができます。ワインはブドウが育った畑なりの良さにはなりますが、それだけでなく自然の叡智が育まれ、おだやかに際立っていきます。フリーマンでは、すべてのワイン丹念な手作業で少量生産しています。各ヴィンテージ、50ものクローン別の発酵を行い、わずか6アイテムのピノ・ノワールが造られます。冷涼気候のピノ・ノワールとシャルドネのみにフォーカス、全生産量を5,000ケース以下に抑え、すべてのボトリングがこれに値する愛情と注意が注ぎ込まれるようにしています。
Elegant, balanced wines find their essence at the intersection of provenance, inspiration and artistry. Though a wine will only ever be as good as the vineyards it comes from, the wisdom of nature can be nurtured and gently accentuated. At Freeman, every wine is intimately made by hand in small lots. As many as 50 individual clonal fermentations are managed each vintage to make just six Pinot Noirs. The focus is exclusively on cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and total production is kept below 5,000 cases to ensure that every bottling receives the love and attention it deserves.
While these acclaimed, limited-production wines are available in some of the finest restaurants around the world, and in select wine shops across the country, the only other way to acquire them is by becoming a mailing list member.
2021 Yu-ki Estate Brut Rosé
Our 2021 Yu-ki Estate Brut Rosé has a pale salmon color and displays a non-stop stream of bubbles. The nose is enticing with scents of freshly-baked brioche, roasted hazelnuts and wet stones. On the palate, the refreshing acidity is the main focus along with fresh, fruity and savory flavors that hint at Pinot Noir grapes and fresh pizza dough. This rosé goes with a wide variety of dishes and should be enjoyed from 2025 through 2032.
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2024 Ryo-fu Chardonnay
The 2024 Freeman Ryo-fu Chardonnay starts with a very fragrant nose of lemon zest, summer peaches, fresh apricots and a hint of crème brûlée. The fruit flavors on the nose come through on the palate with the addition of crisp apples. Balanced and refreshing acidity bring the ’24 Ryo-fu to a brilliant finish that lasts for several minutes. Try this in 2026 while giving it plenty of aeration, and enjoy it through 2032.
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2025 Hawk Hill Chardonnay
The 2025 Freeman Hawk Hill Chardonnay has a pale, straw color, the appearance of a very youthful wine. On the nose, there is an abundance of ripe, MacIntosh apples at first, giving way to more subtle aromas of fresh
peaches, white lilies and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has a lot of viscosity, more than in most vintages of Hawk Hill, with plenty of refreshing acidity to go along with the fruit, floral and spice flavors. This is already drinking
well and should continue to develop into a very interesting Chardonnay through 2034.
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2025 Heintz Ranch Chardonnay
Showing a clear, light-yellow hue, the 2025 Freeman Heintz Ranch Chardonnay opens with intriguing aromas of ripe fig, apricot, cantaloupe, clove, and well-seasoned French oak. The palate is structured and firm, balanced by vibrant acidity and a touch of tannin that rounds out the rich, fruit-forward flavors. An incredibly long, toasty finish suggests excellent aging potential, with the wine expected to evolve beautifully and peak between 2027 and 2034.
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2024 Akiko’s Cuvée Pinot Noir
The 2024 Akiko’s Cuvée is unique over the history of this blend in that it is one of the more approachable Pinots in the Freeman lineup for the vintage. It usually requires the most cellar time. With a dense, dark color
the ’24 Akiko’s has a nose of dried lavender, ripe plums, mulberries, cinnamon and clove. The bright, berry flavors on the palate are framed by firm tannin, plenty of acidity and lead into a very long finish of floral, toasty and Christmas spice notes. This should be drinking well by late 2026 and last through 2039.
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2023 Yu-ki Estate Pinot Noir
Our 2023 Yu-ki Estate Pinot Noir shows a clear, deep color in the glass. The aroma is an intriguing combination of fruit and spice. The wine features scents of blackberries, plums, candied apples, rhubarb, cola, toast and dark roasted coffee beans. Youthful tannins frame the dense palate, which is dominated by dark fruits and moderate acidity. The 2023 vintage will age gracefully in the bottle for years to come, and should be at its best from 2026 through 2038.
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2024 Gloria Estate Pinot Noir
Freeman’s 2024 Gloria Estate Pinot Noir, with an almost opaque purple color, is one of the darkest wines we have produced. The nose takes a while to emerge from the glass at this young stage, but with some aeration, it reveals ripe plums, roasted black tea and tobacco. There is considerable tannin on the palate in this youthful Gloria, and after swirling it in the glass, deeply concentrated and ripe blackberry flavors begin to reveal themselves. Lay this down until 2027 and enjoy it through 2040.
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2024 West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
The wine displays a clear, deep purple hue—a hallmark of a flawless vintage and healthy fruit. The nose opens with subtle, savory aromas of unsweetened chocolate, coffee berries, tamari, blood orange, and pomegranate. On the full-bodied palate, ripe blackberry flavors are framed by firm tannins and mouth-watering acidity, leading into a long, persistent finish. Open this any time from 2026 through 2040.
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2024 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Freeman’s 2024 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir has a dark ruby color and a brilliant nose of wild blackberries, anise and cloves. The palate is perfectly balanced with ripe berries, plenty of acidity and moderate tannins. With a remarkably long finish, this wine should age very well, but it is also approachable now. Try this any time after its release and enjoy it through 2038.
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2024 KR Ranch Pinot Noir
The Freeman 2024 KR Ranch Pinot Noir opens with a medium ruby color and an aroma of dark cherries, lavender, root beer and a hint of mint. On the palate, the flavors mimic the aromas with tart cherry fruit and chewy red berries. The acidity is ideal, keeping the wine’s fruitiness in check. Expect this wine to be at its best from late 2026 through 2035.
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2024 Ko-fu Riesling
The 2024 Ko-fu Riesling is our most classic example of an Alsatian-style Riesling to date; it’s amazing it was grown so close to the Freeman winery. The nose has elements of Granny Smith apples, delicate peach blossoms and subtle hay notes. On the palate, there is a full-bodied presence that reflects the ripe 2024 vintage. The tart acidity balances out the fruitiness, and there’s not a hint of residual sugar—even though you’d expect some sweetness from the beautiful aromas. Enjoy this from 2026 through 2030.
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2020 Yu-ki Estate Blanc de Blancs
The wine’s refreshing profile inspired Akiko—a huge lover of Champagne and sparkling wine—to suggest that we make a sparkler from Yu-ki Chardonnay and release it to celebrate the winery’s 20th anniversary in 2021. We loved the idea! With the help of Craig Roemer, a former winemaker at Schramsberg Vineyards in the Napa Valley, we made our first sparkling wine at Freeman. Using the traditional Champagne method, we produced the wine in the “Brut Nature” style, adding no sugar at the time of disgorging. We took a minimalist approach to winemaking, so that our sparkling wine would be representative of this special vineyard and Freeman’s elegant house style. The Yu-ki Blanc de Blancs’ fruitfulness is truly exemplary of the site.
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