Ken Freeman and his wife and winemaker Akiko, owners of this boutique winery in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley region, aim for wines with lower alcohol and moderate oak influence. This unfiltered ruby red wine has floral aromas and an expressive palate of black, cherry, blueberry, cedar and mineral notes. Medium bodied and elegant, with soft tannins.

In celebration of the rapture on this fine May 21, I headed to the tasting bar! The Freeman was on the menu. Good fruit, but not overly fruity as in some California Pinots. Very soft and smooth. Good Pinot Noir from Sonoma. I don't know if I'd pay $44.95 for it though. It's a bit too expensive for this Pinot.

Wasn't as wowed as I was expecting based on the previous reviews. Okay pinot, but a little on the pricey side.