Freeman Russian River Pinot Noir 2020
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The 2020 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir shows a bright ruby color with aromas of fresh plums, red rope licorice, subtle oak, cedar and dried flowers. The wine has vibrant fruit on the palate, along with acidity and firm tannins reminiscent of a young red Burgundy. The wine’s long finish integrates all of these fruit and structural elements into a refreshing Pinot Noir that should be at its best from 2022 through 2032.
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While the Russian River Valley is a large appellation with multiple climate zones and soil types, it is best known for cool-climate varieties, with Pinot Noir as the most celebrated. The grapes benefit from a reliable late afternoon flow of Pacific Ocean fog through the Petaluma Gap and along the Russian River Valley that ensures slow and steady ripening and the preservation of grape acidity. Today many of California’s most highly regarded Pinot Noir vineyards are in the Russian River Valley, along with its sub-appellation, Green Valley.
Historically Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs had bright red fruit and delicate earthy, mineral notes. But changes in viticultural and winemaking practices have led to stylistic changes in some of the region’s wines. Adjustments to canopy management, among other techniques, have resulted in riper fruit and bolder wines as well. These show flavors of black cherry, blackberry, cola, spice and darker, loamy earth tones, accenting traditional Pinot Noir notes of strawberry, raspberry and light cherry.