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2009 Freeman Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 14
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tanglenet wrote:
December 21, 2022 - Opened and decanted. Showing some clarity at the edge. Quick notes: red cherry fruit that fills out; no sign of decline; shallow middle with dry cherry finish. Good.
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Truthinwine Likes this wine: 90 points
August 28, 2020 - This was a solid 2009 Russian River Pinot Noir From @freeman_winery, clearly drinking in the twilight of its lifespan. It is earthy, with smoky cherries and hints of cola but it is also cloudy, less complex and very soft. As a lover of aging Pinots (and Ancient Burgundian Barnyard) it was right in my wheelhouse!
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nymetz Likes this wine: 89 points
February 2, 2020 - Still drinking nicely, though a bit light, with good fruit left. Seems to have lost some of its complexity
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UpfromtheCellar wrote: 89 points
September 27, 2017 - This C-noir is still juicy after 8 years. Also still a bit (a lot actually, I am being polite) clumsy and awkward. Its heavy. It lacks grace. It just sits there exuding fruit and cola notes. The acidity that was somewhat evident earlier in its life is now well hidden amongst the 14.2% alcohol, which is itself hidden behind the ripe almost raisiny fruit. I have a few more bottles so I will continue to follow its progress but I am not hopeful at this point.
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dmatley wrote: 92 points
January 13, 2015 - Seems to be drinking at its peak right now. Lush mouthfeel, wonderful aromatics, great depth of mostly red cherry fruit and surprisingly light on its feet. What's not to love here.
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By Antonio Galloni
The Best of Sonoma (Feb 2012) (link)(Freeman Pinot Noir Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Gregory Walter
Issue #75, 10/15/2011 (link)(Freeman Vineyard & Winery Pinot Noir Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2011, IWC Issue #156 (link)(Freeman Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
6/18/2011 (link) 88 points(Freeman Pinot Noir Russian River Valley) Tart cherry, stems nose; tart cherry, stems palate; medium-plus finish 88+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Freeman
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 78 (38%)
- Consumed 128 (62%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 14 votes
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- ProducerFreeman
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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