Freeman

Freeman


Founded in 2001, Freeman Winery is the fruition of Ken and Akiko Freeman`s longstanding belief that California can produce Pinot Noir every bit as complex, age-worthy and eloquent as Burgundy`s best. Ken and Akiko visited 300 potential vineyard sites before settling on the redwood-ringed hillside estate they now occupy, just outside Sebastopol. They source fruit from some of the area’s best growers, from cool hillside sites in the Russian River Valley and remoter, rugged spots on Sonoma Coast.

But sourcing fruit was only the beginning. Early on, the Freemans set about planting their own vineyards. These have come of age producing very high-quality fruit. Gloria is the home vineyard, planted on the steep slope next to the winery. Yu-Ki is a higher site, only a few miles from the Pacific – it is cold and windy, subject to all of the ocean’s mood swings, and Pinot Noir loves it. If you are wondering about the names, then Yu-Ki is Akiko’s nephew, and Ken and Akiko met in 1985 when they were taking shelter from Hurricane Gloria.

Akiko handles the winemaking. As well as her favourite French clones, she planted a selection of heritage clones – cuttings from particularly old, historic vines which are considered part of California’s viticultural heritage. Clonal blocks are picked and fermented separately, and each clone is paired with a specific French barrel producer - precision winemaking indeed.

We’ve carried Freeman since the 2006 vintage, after Andrew discovered them on his wanderings in the golden state. From relative obscurity, the Freemans have now hit the big time – and their wines just get better and better. We’re proud to be their UK importer, very happy to have shared this journey with them, and delighted they have chosen to stick with us! (NT 19/09/23)

Vintage Description Cs Sz Bt Sz Cs Btssort descending Cs ib Cs inc Bt inc
ready Freeman Mixed Case 6x75cl
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1x 1cl 5 0 - £270.00 £270.00 Buy
2019 drink or keep Freeman Pinot Noir Akiko`s Cuvee
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6x 75cl 6 0 £249.00 £318.04 £59.95 Buy
2019 drink or keep Freeman Pinot Noir Gloria
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6x 75cl 3 0 £240.00 £307.24 £56.95 Buy
2019 drink or keep Freeman Pinot Noir Yu-ki
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6x 75cl 8 0 £240.00 £307.24 £56.95 Buy
2018 drink or keep Freeman Pinot Noir Yu-ki
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12x 75cl 0 1 £420.00 £542.48 £49.95 Buy
2019 drink or keep Freeman Pinot Noir Akiko`s Cuvee
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12x 75cl 0 1 £498.00 £636.07 £59.95 Buy
2020 drink or keep Freeman Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
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12x 75cl 4 3 £390.00 £506.48 £46.95 Buy
2019 drink or keep Freeman Pinot Noir Yu-ki
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12x 75cl 8 4 £480.00 £614.48 £56.95 Buy
2018 drink or keep Freeman Pinot Noir Akiko`s Cuvee
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6x 150cl 0 5 £630.00 £794.48 £150.00 Buy
2016 drink or keep Freeman Pinot Noir Yu-ki
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12x 37.5cl 0 6 £255.00 £325.24 £29.95 Buy
2019 drink or keep Freeman Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
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12x 75cl 13 6 £390.00 £506.48 £46.95 Buy
2019 drink or keep Freeman Pinot Noir Gloria
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12x 75cl 5 10 £480.00 £614.48 £56.95 Buy