Freeman Winery’s 2022 Akiko’s Cuvée Pinot Noir from the West Sonoma Coast was among three California wines served at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo this week during President Donald Trump’s three-day visit to Japan. Hosted by newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the dinner also included Schramsberg‘s 2021 North Coast Blanc de Noirs and Far Niente’s 2023 Chardonnay from Napa Valley. • Akiko Freeman of Freeman Winery in Sebastopol. (Sonoma County Tourism) • At Freeman Winery in Sebastopol. (Sonoma County Tourism) • At Freeman Winery in Sebastopol. (Sonoma County Tourism) • At Freeman Winery in Sebastopol. (Sonoma County Tourism)

George Glass, the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, selected the bottles after an extensive tasting of California wines.

Winemaker and co-founder Akiko

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