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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2023 Ryo-fu Chardonnay
The 2023 Freeman Ryo-fu Chardonnay has a light golden color and beautiful clarity. The nose starts out with Bosc pear aromas that evolve with air into
the scent of pure Gravenstein apples. There are also touches of lemon zest, baking spices and the slightest bit of toastiness. On the palate, the high
acidity is a testament to the cool 2023 growing season. Decant this wonderful Chardonnay to allow the full experience to shine through. Enjoy the ’23
Ryo-fu from 2025 through 2032.
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2024 Hawk Hill Chardonnay
In the glass, the 2024 Hawk Hill Chardonnay has a clear, pale and youthful appearance. The wine has subtle, fruity notes on the nose of fresh apricots and kiwi, and background aromas of wet stones, hay, lemongrass and cloves. The palate is all about the wonderful acidity that comes from Hawk Hill, which is very inviting and food friendly. The 2024 vintage should develop nicely over the next several years, with the ideal drinking window between 2026 and 2031.
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2024 Heintz Ranch Chardonnay
The 2024 Heintz Ranch Chardonnay has a complex nose of ripe Gravenstein apples, peaches, cloves, nutmeg and toasted coconut. The apple and toasty notes play off of each other for the most prominent aroma, going back and forth as to which one takes the lead. On the palate, the ample fruit flavors are balanced by near-perfect acidity, always a feature from Heintz Chardonnay. This ’24 Heintz is already enjoyable in late 2025, and it should develop for several years to come. Enjoy the wine through 2031.
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2023 Akiko’s Cuvée Pinot Noir
Typically, Akiko’s Cuvée takes the longest to develop in the bottle, and we expect that the high-acid, low-alcohol 2023 vintage will follow the same path. The wine will take its time to evolve over the next few years. Aromas of woodland strawberries, black raspberries, walnuts and toasted oak subtly make their way out of the glass after some aeration time. The well-structured palate has plenty of acidity and tannins, and fruit to keep all the elements in balance. The 2023 vintage should be showing well from mid-2026 through 2040.
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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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2023 Gloria Estate Pinot Noir
The 2023 Gloria Estate Pinot Noir is the darkest and ripest of our lineup, which is typical for Gloria. A plethora of different berries and spices come jumping out of the glass, including black currants, bilberries, marionberries, nutmeg and cloves. The wine has moderate acidity and firm tannins on the palate, which predict a long life ahead for this bottling. Try the ’23 Gloria in 2026 and enjoy it through 2040.
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2023 West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
There is a bright, ruby color to the 2023 West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. Loamy earth aromas initially waft from the glass, quickly followed by hints of plums, Bing cherries, white pepper, mint and hops. The subtle fruity flavors emerge over time on the palate, which shows abundant acidity and fine tannins. The wine will likely need a little time in the cellar and will be at its best from mid-2026 through 2036.
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2023 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
The 2023 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is deeply-colored in appearance and has an intriguing nose of blackberry compote, matsutake mushrooms and sandy loam soil. The acidity on the palate stands out and frames the ripe fruit flavors on the palate with some firm tannins coming through on the finish. This should be at its best from late 2025 through 2037.
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2023 KR Ranch Pinot Noir
Freeman’s 2023 KR Ranch Pinot Noir has a beautiful, clear garnet color and starts with a nose of maraschino cherries, toasted oak, fall leaves and red rope candy. On the palate, the KR fruit shows off its signature tart acidity and low tannins, and the wine fills the mouth with an abundance of ripe berries. The ’23 KR will be at its best from mid-2025 through 2034, and it should drink well for years after that.
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2023 Ko-fu Riesling
The 2023 Ko-fu Riesling has a classic nose of fresh peach, rose blossom, Meyer lemon, lychee and ripe fig. The palate is much rounder than our inaugural Riesling, due to the malolactic fermentation, and feels similar to an Alsatian Riesling. Although the fruity aromas and flavors lead you to think this is going to be an off-dry wine, it is absolutely dry with no residual sugar. The wonderful acidity allows many types of cuisine to pair with this beautiful wine. Try it with Japanese, German and French dishes. It should be at its best from 2024 through 2028.
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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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