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2021 Freeman Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, 1.5ltr

Lightly depressed cork

Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine storage unit; Purchased at retail

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

93Vinous / IWC

...savory, floral and nicely nuanced. Dried red cherry fruit, spice, new leather, herbs and rose petal are nicely lifted in this super-classic, savory/mineral Pinot. All the elements are so well-balanced.

90Jeb Dunnuck

...reveals forward aromas of cherry, wild herbs, and sassafras. Medium to full-bodied and driven with vibrant acidity, it has notes of crunchy cranberry fruit and is savory with saltiness, wild forest herbs, and rhubarb. There’s a touch of greenness to the tannins, but it’s an attractive red.

16Jancis Robinson

Lightweight/delicate palate impact – the hand of a Japanese winemaker? Good grip on the end, with sweet fruit beforehand.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.

VINTAGE

2021 Freeman Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir