Freeman Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2018
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The 2018 Freeman Sonoma Coast Pinot has a clear, deep ruby color. On the nose, there’s a beautiful meeting of fresh, wild blackberries and savory herbs such as sage, thyme and fresh mint. A lively palate entry is followed by zesty acidity, plums, rhubarb and cola. Finishing with a pleasant texture, the wine showcases the strength of the 2018 vintage. Drink this from 2020 through 2029.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2018 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast comes partly from the Yu-ki vineyard and partly from the Campbell Ranch vineyard, and was aged in 18% new French oak. Medium ruby in color, it is scented of wild berries and rhubarb with pure notes of dried herbs, citrus and floral perfume. The medium-bodied palate is silky and fresh with intense, spicy fruits and a long, layered finish.
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The Sonoma Coast AVA is large in area but, not counting overlapping regions like Russian River Valley, only has a few thousand acres of grapevines—and it’s no wonder. Much of the region is rugged and not easily accessible. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean’s fog and cool breezes limits the varieties that can be cultivated, but it proves to be an ideal environment for high quality Pinot Noir.
Since fog is a frequent fact of life here, as are heavy marine layers that sometimes bring rain, the best vineyards are wisely planted above the fog line, on picturesque ridges that capture enough sun to provide even ripening. That, with the overnight drop in temperature that reliably preserves acidity, results in fine expressions of Pinot Noir that often receive tremendous critic and consumer praise alike, and are often in high demand.