Freeman Vineyard & Winery Ryo-fu Chardonnay

Freeman Winery Ryo-fu Chardonnay, hailing from the Russian River Valley in the USA, embodies the essence of its name—Ryo-fu, Japanese for “cool breeze.” This exquisite Chardonnay is sculpted by the brisk Pacific winds and the region’s famed fog, thriving in sandy soils that define the valley. The wine undergoes a meticulous winemaking process, fermenting in barrel and aging on lees for a period of 10 months in French oak—10% new and 90% mostly neutral. The result is a wine that harmoniously balances the cool-climate influences, presenting a Chardonnay with refreshing acidity, nuanced fruit flavors, and a subtle, integrated oak character.