Freeman Vineyard & Winery is honored to be featured in Food & Wine's article, “Meet the New Generation of Japanese Winemakers in California.” The piece highlights the inspiring journeys of our winemaker and proprietor, Akiko Freeman, and associate winemaker, Eiji Akaboshi. Akiko's Tokyo roots and passion for precision have shaped Freeman’s award-winning wines, while Eiji draws on a remarkable family legacy—tracing back to Kanae Nagasawa, one of California’s pioneering Japanese winemakers. Together, they bring a shared commitment to bridging cultures through exceptional craftsmanship, as seen in wines like our Ryo-Fu Chardonnay and Yu-Ki Pinot Noir.

The Succulence of this turkey makes it an ideal partner for a ripe, berry-rich Pinot Noir. Bi-Rite's local focus would point toward one from Sonoma's Russian River Valley. Look for the 2007 J Vineyards Russian River Valley or the 2008 Freeman Russian River Valley.