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19 Feb

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Pet Nats (Petillant Naturale) sparkling wines arguably deserve more attention so we applaud the recent Young Gun of Wine Deep Dive into this natural effervescent wine style. Both FREEMAN Pet Nats were on the tasting table and both scored in the TOP TEN.
Naturally made and vegan friendly, these lightly sparkling wines were appreciated by the tasting panel whose comments included with the following commendations:
FREEMAN Pet Nat Prosecco ‘A wine of subtlety and delicate intrigue…’ ‘A Margarita comparison is hard to avoid…’
FREEMAN Pet Nat Rondinella ‘Delicately funky and lightly textured, this gently off-dry pét-nat is bright, playful, and effortlessly drinkable. Pale blush in the glass, it opens with fresh raspberry and strawberry notes, layered with subtle florals – think jasmine – and a touch of savoury intrigue. Fresh, balanced, and quietly complex, it’s the kind of bottle that disappears quickly…’
Better than a triple pike dive at the Olympics!

29 Aug

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FREEMAN Vineyards sustainable viticulture program is largely supported by a flock of keen weed eaters, over 1000 head of easy-care self-shedding sheep that graze freely across the 200-hectare Hilltops NSW vineyard for much of the year. Their vineyard pick includes vine suckers, dangling vine canes and leaves and selected weeds. Only as the annual harvest approaches and the grapes ripen with sugary appeal are they moved to adjacent pasture. Observation over many seasons suggests the flock’s vinous preference is merlot. One fact for your next wine trivia night!

Our 10-year sustainable viti-management program recently featured in the NSW DPIRD Grapevine Management Guide 2025-26. And it’s hoped that our amalgamated learning inspires other vignerons to consider the benefits of an ovine vineyard crew.

Read more here…FREEMAN Sustainable Viticulture first published by NSW DPIRD and reprinted here with acknowledgement.

12 Jul

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You are invited to join Winemaker Brian Freeman for the annual Sydney

FREEMAN Wine Dinner

Wednesday 6 August, 6.30pm

MARTA OSTERIA

30 McLachlan Avenue, Rushcutters Bay

BOOK HERE

Tel (02) 9361 6641

A CONVIVIAL RELAXED NIGHT OUT!

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MENU

FREEMAN Prosecco 2024 & Canapes

ZUCCHINE AL FORNO RIPIENE
Baked zucchini filled with parmigiano, mozzarella and mint

BACCALA IN PASTELLA
Golden fried salted cod lemon dressing
FREEMAN Fiano 2023
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BOMBOLOTTI ALLA AMATRICIANA
Roman style pasta with guanciale and San Marzano tomato

RISOTTO FUNGHI
Porcini mushroom risotto

FREEMAN Rosso 2023 & FREEMAN Sangiovese 2023

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PORCHETTA ARROSTO con PATATE
Slow-roasted pork belly

TIMBALLO DI BROCCOLI ALLA ROMANA
Roman style broccoli flan

FREEMAN Secco Rondinella Corvina 2018 & Cellar Selection

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CROSTATA DI RICOTTA E AMARENE
Sour cherry ricotta tart

FREEMAN Aleatico NV (Preview)

$120pp inc wines

Please advise any dietary requests when booking

07 Jul

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The Real Review has just published its 2025 selection ofTOP VALUE AUSTRALIAN WINES (categorised by RRP $25 and under). And standing tall in the busy Rosé category (62 wines) is the extra special value and moreish pink drink – FREEMAN Rondo Rosé 2024 voted Australia’s No 1 Top Value Rosé. A pink feather in the cool Hilltops region cap!  The announcement doesn’t coincide with balmy summer days but rosé can be enjoyed year-round and this one made from 100% Rondinella grapes is a terrific match with prawn risotto or linguine, sushi or even oysters. A rosé by a name to remember… (Sorry Shakespeare.)
Check out FREEMAN Rondo Rosé 2024 in the REAL REVIEW 2025 TOP VALUE VIDEO!
PS FREEMAN Shiraz 2023 and FREEMAN Tempranillo 2022 also ranked places in the TOP VALUE 2025 list.

18 Jun

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 SIR GEORGE WINE DINNER

Saturday 9 August, 6pm

Your Invitation to join winemaker Brian Freeman

@ The Old Sir George Bakery

SIR GEORGE HOTEL

320 Riverside Drive, Jugiong

Relaxed long table in the old bakery, a seasonal menu created by executive chef Anthony Davis with matching current release FREEMAN wines.

Starting with FREEMAN Prosecco and canapes…and showcasing several current release winter warming reds. Plus a surprise reveal with the dessert…

Come and join us for a convivial country night!

BOOK HERE

05 May

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Join us Friday 3oth May for FREEMAN @ Hazel’s Meet the Winemaker series – a relaxed evening of delicious food, great company, and exceptional wines.

Enjoy a 4-course dinner paired with 9 wines introduced by Brian Freeman, a winemaker passionate about Italian-inspired varietal wines.

MENU

Hot off the kitchen bench…
FREEMAN Prosecco…then…
* Kingfish Crudo – FREEMAN Fiano & Furmint
* Duck breast – FREEMAN Sangio & Nebbiolo
* Braised beef cheek – FREEMAN Corvina Rondinella Trio
* White chocolate dulce de leche – FREEMAN Dolcino

Hazel is showcasing  award-winning FREEMAN selection, including the flagship FREEMAN Secco and new Fiano, several of which are also on pour all May at Hazel.

Location: Hazel, 782 Kingsway, Gymea
Cost: $135 per person
Bookings:

Phone: 0409 658 357

10 Nov

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FREEMAN Secco Rondinella Corvina has won the PROVENANCE Trophy and a Top Gold Medal at the 2024 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show. The flagship Secco is a blend of Rondinella and Corvina (50/50) that was inaugurated with the 2002 vintage. Three vintages spanning two decades were entered  in the AAVWS – 2004, 2007, 2017 – and the judges commendation reads:
‘Top wine [Freeman Secco 2004] proved the test of time – an intriguing and robust 20-year-old, that opened up wonderfully in the glass. A wonderful tasting across decades.’
The accolade marks 20 years of Brian Freeman’s passion for savoury Italianate wines and his lateral innovative thinking. For two decades he has been drying parcels of both Rondinella and Corvina grapes in a neighbour’s dehydrator shed. Fresh-pick parcels are added to the partially dried grapes and are co-fermented to craft FREEMAN Secco (meaning dried in Italian) that is typically aged at least four years before release.
Currently available FREEMAN Secco vintages are FREEMAN Secco 2018 and the Cellar Reserve FREEMAN Secco 2007 [Limited]. ????????