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- Winemaker: Akiko Freeman
- Farming: Sustainable, organic practicing
- Variety: Pinot Noir
- Terroir: 90% Yu-ki Estate 10% Campbell Ranch. There are 13 acres of Pinot at Yu-ki grown on some of the steepest slopes on the Sonoma Coast. As Yu-ki matures, it becomes more and more a prime example of what cool climate Pinot can achieve so close to the Pacific Ocean. The clones from Yu-ki are 2A, 23, 114, 667, 828, Calera and Mount Eden, and they are all represented in this blend.
- Vinification: 5 day cold soak in open top fermenters, hand punched down 1 to 3 times per day, free run sent directly to barrel, press wine settled and barreled separately
- Aging: 11 months in French oak, 22% new (20% one-year-old ; 17% two-year-old; 24% three-year-old; 17% neutral)
- Tasting Note: The 2019 Freeman Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir benefits from aeration. When you first open it, the aromas are very earthy, with some cool climate reduction, often found in Burgundy and Oregon. After several hours in a decanter, the
bright berry scents of the Sonoma Coast begin to emerge and combine
beautifully with the more savory elements. The palate has an abundance
of crunchy, ripe fruit with brilliant acidity and soft tannins. With a finish
that goes on and on, expect this to be at its best between 2021 and 2030.
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