2003 Freeman Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

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Vineyards:	Meredith Estate 50%, Thomas Road 25% and Galante 25%
Tons per acre:	1.9
Average Vine Age: &nbsp	9 years
Harvest Dates:	September 18, 2003 Thomas Road and Galante September 20, 2003 Meredith
Barrel Aging:	11 months in 100% French oak, 50% new, Cadus, François Frères, Rousseau and Remond cooperages
Bottled:	August 17, 2004
Alcohol:	14.2%
Production:	930 cases

The vintage of 2003 produced many, rich full-bodied Pinot Noirs across California, and the Freeman Sonoma Coast is no exception. The 2003 harvest for Freeman started on September 18th and ended two days later on the 20th in the middle of a two week heat wave. The extreme temperatures pushed the Sonoma Coast fruit to some of its ripest levels on record. Comprised of Pinot Noir from 3 vineyards of various clones and exposures, the 2003 Freeman Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir exhibits aromas of blackberries, coffee and oak. A huge mouth feel filled with ripe fruits and chocolate leads to a long, toasty finish. This wine should drink well between 2005 and 2010.