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2002 Freeman Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
2002 turned out to be a Pinot Noir winemaker's dream in California's cool coastal appellations, particularly in the Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley. After the warmer season and more prolific harvest of 2001, cool weather in the spring of '02 limited the flowering of the grape clusters and ensured a small crop. The typical summer weather pattern of foggy mornings and sunny afternoons ripened the grapes in perfect fashion without any unusual hot or cold spells in September. The wine coming out of the fermenters promised both great concentration and finesse--an unusual balancing act that occurs in only 2 or 3 vintages each decade. The 2002 Freeman Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir exhibits ripe black cherry flavors with an underlying toastiness provided by the 50% new French oak barrels in which it was aged 15 months. Each of the two vineyards which make up the blend provides its unique characteristics to the wine. The Thomas Road Vineyard gives the wine a dense backbone of earthy Pinot fruit, while the Meredith Estate Vineyard endows the blend with an intensely fruity aroma profile and supple texture. Although it will be hard to resist the 2002 Freeman Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir upon its release, it will undoubtedly age, soften and improve through 2007. The Freeman Vineyard & Winery is located in the Russian River appellation, nestled between the Sonoma Valley and the Sonoma Coast. Because our wine is hand-crafted, we can produce only small lots of our extraordinary Pinot Noir. Created in a Burgundy style, we have an unwavering and uncompromising commitment to creating one of the finest wines available today. |
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