Côtes du Coeur hosts approximately 1,200 business and wine industry leaders, community philanthropists, wine collectors and physicians. Led by renowned Dallas chef Richard Chamberlain, a team of 18 acclaimed chefs invite the guests to enjoy selections from a boldly unique tasting menu accompanied by wine pairings created from the cellars of 30 elite wineries.

Attendees experience multi-course fine dining designed to showcase specific wine varietals dish-by-dish. The quality of the food and wine is a key differentiator for Côtes du Coeur. The gala also features a live auction of one-of-a-kind experience-packages and a silent auction of more than 2,000 wines—the largest fine wine auction in the Southwest.

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You can help. Together, we can make a huge impact.

On Sunday, November 19th from 3PM-7PM, Freeman Winery will participate in the ChefsGiving Gala at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. Chaired by Debbie Zachareas of Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant, the event will be hosted by Liam Mayclem and Leslie Sbrocco, and will feature wine from 50 wineries across California and the world, and food by restaurants in the Ferry Building. They will also launch the inaugural Chef Humanitarian of the Year Award at the Gala, presented by Williams-Sonoma.

Goal: To raise at least $1 million for those in need of temporary and long-term housing throughout Wine Country

The fires in the North Bay have hit home for all of us in the restaurant industry, both in California and throughout the country. Wine Country is where many of us live, work, play and get away. The region provides wine, produce, meat, dairy and so much more for our restaurants, hotels and bars.

Many of us are looking for meaningful ways to contribute to the recovery effort, and ways we can mobilize to help raise much-needed funds to help the affected communities rebuild.

Ticket prices are $195 for VIP entrance at 3PM to enjoy an hour featuring more exclusive tastings with vintners and mingling with chefs (250 tickets available) and $125 for General Admission 4PM-7PM (750 tickets available).

More info:
Ferry Plaza Wine Merchants
415-391-9400
info@fpwm.com

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Freeman Winery is proud to participate in PinotFest 2017 -
San Francisco’s original, all-pinot noir bacchanalia returns to Farallon for its 19th glorious year! The extensive tasting of pinot noir from 56 of Oregon and California’s best producers (plus a very special 'Pinot Noir Pop Up' from our Kiwi friends) features sumptuous hors d’oeuvres to complement the wines and an opportunity to meet the winemakers.

PinotFest Special Benefit Raffle
This year, PinotFest is hosting a Special Benefit Raffle to support communities affected by the North Bay fires - 100% of proceeds raised will benefit the Redwood Credit Union Fire Relief Fund.
Prizes include multiple magnums of pinot noir, special private vineyard/winery tours & tastings, Sophienwald fine stemware, and a grand prize of a 2-night stay at The Inn at Union Square + a magnum of pinot noir + (1) 6 count box of Sophienwald fine stemware ($1,200 value).

Farallon Restaurant SF
450 Post St, San Francisco, California 94102 [map it]

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Ken Freeman will host a Freeman wine tasting at the amazing Reid's Fine foods in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Reids Fine Foods at SouthPark
4331 Barclay Downs Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209 [map it]

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Ken Freeman hosts a dinner featuring Freeman wines paired with Rathbun's award winning cuisine

Date: Sept 26, 2017
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Rathbun's Wine Room
Cost: 125.00 per person inclusive

About the winery:

From the steep, windswept slopes of the extreme Sonoma Coast to the coolest reaches of the Russian River Valley, the wines of Freeman have earned acclaim for their grace, complexity and uncompromising commitment to quality. These soulful, cool-climate wines speak of balance, refinement and sense of place in ways that have helped redraw the map for great New World Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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Island Creek Oysters Duxbury, MA 02332
Host Farmers: CJ Husk & Skip Bennett, Island Creek Oysters, Duxbury, MA
Guest Chef: Tiffani Faison, Tiger Mama | Sweet Cheeks, Boston, MA
Guest Vintner: Freeman Winery

West Sonoma Coast in California's Northern California is home to Freeman Wines. The ocean proximity creates an ideal climate for growing their small lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Winemaker Akiko Freeman uses a light, elegant touch to craft small lots from estate grown fruit and other local small vineyard neighbors. This family owned winery has made premium quality consistently awarded wines since 2001.
“…Every wine in the range is well worth taking a look at…The wines are done in a forward succulent style that balances the natural generosity of the Russian River with a real sense of finesse and restraint..." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2017

The guest chef is former Top Chef contestant Tiffani Faison of Tiger Mama and Sweet Cheeks in Boston. The day will be a dance with the tide as we carry all our heavy stuff - tables, chairs, glasses, cutlery - out to the sandspit. Sometimes you find the perfect site and the perfect hosts. This is it! Oystermen Skip and CJ live for this.

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Mingle and dine with Ken and Akiko Freeman and experience their handmade small-lot West Sonoma Coast wines. The wines will pair with a special meal prepared by Moody's.
As its name suggests, chef-owner Joshua Smith (ex Tico) tucks this 50-seat eatery into the rear of his popular Waltham standby, Moody's Delicatessen & Provisions, serving a French-inflected menu featuring meats roasted on a copper spit, homemade pastas, and chops, fish and pizzas churned out of a wood-fired oven. The reclaimed lumber–filled space also boasts a wine bar with draft selections, the perfect complement to the house-cured signature charcuterie, also sold up front.

Call 781-216-8732 for more information.

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Pat's Pastured
East Greenwich, Rhode Island (near Providence)
Tuesday, September 5, 2017 @ 3PM
$235

Host Farmer: Pat McNiff, Pat's Pastured, East Greenwich, RI
Guest Chef: James Mark, North, Providence, RI
Guest Vintner: Ken & Akiko Freeman, Freeman Winery

West Sonoma Coast in California's Northern California is home to Freeman Winery. The ocean proximity creates an ideal climate for growing their small lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Winemaker Akiko Freeman uses a light, elegant touch to craft small lots from estate grown fruit and other local small vineyard neighbors. This family owned winery has made premium quality consistently awarded wines since 2001.
“…Every wine in the range is well worth taking a look at…The wines are done in a forward succulent style that balances the natural generosity of the Russian River with a real sense of finesse and restraint..." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media, March 2017

Happy, healthy animals, sustainable soils and grass-fed goodness - these are the goals of farmer Pat McNiff. Pat provides livestock with a life that allows them to express their natural instincts in a pasture environment. That means pigs get to root, run and play; chickens peck, scratch and crow; turkeys gobble and strut, and cows roam around eating grass out in the open air (not corn in confinement). Returning guest chef James Mark is a friend of the farm and a friend of OITF. We will set our long table in celebration.

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TEXSOM is a conference created for the industry by the industry. It was founded in 2005 on an idealistic vision to advance the wine industry and elevate standards in a constant quest for excellence. Today, it is one of the most lauded events in the world of wine and has growing relevance in other segments of the beverage industry as well.

The event focus is education, camaraderie and excellence. TEXSOM holds its place worldwide as the only conference presented cooperatively by five main wine education and certification organizations: GuildSomm, SOMMFoundation, The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas, Wine & Spirit Education Trust, and the Society of Wine Educators.

An enthusiastic collective of individuals and organizations contribute their time, talent and financial backing to ensure that the sommelier profession and beverage-service industry stay community-minded and cutting-edge. The conference’s reputation for quality is a testament to the enduring spirit of camaraderie and cooperation that fuels this event and sets it apart from others.

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