Founded in 2001 by Ken and Akiko Freeman, Freeman Vineyard & Winery has developed a cult-like following within the wine community, emerging as one of California's most-acclaimed small wineries. Recognized for crafting elegant cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in a sophisticated Burgundian style, Freeman has been hailed by Food & Wine as one of the "World's 30 Best Pinot Noirs" and by Wine Spectator as one of its "Magnificent 30" Californian Pinot producerss.