Freemark Abbey

Fiftieth Reserve Spring Mountain District Red Blend 2013

9.2

Similar to the Kongsgaard, this wine that @Bill Makens brought didn't do much for the table...at first. Nose and palate were fairly one dimensional...lots of raspberries. About two to three hours later, this improved significantly. I believe this is dominant merlot, so I was a bit surprised it took so long, but it came on strong at the end. Rounded the flavor profile out with some black pepper and plums. — 9 years ago

with Andrew, Benjamin and 1 other

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David L

@Shay Aldriedge Recommend highly you try some of these wines from the seventies & early- mid 1990s. Especially the two single vineyards. Nothing taste quite like it in Napa.

Shay A

@David L : If I stumble across any, I will absolutely keep that in mind. I have a few '04 Sycamore cabs from them and they were drinking wonderfully a few months ago when I had one. Could go another 10 easily.

Mark Flesher

So you're saying it tasted like something other than oak? I had a (probably entry level) cab at Bailey's Prime in FW a few years ago (before they closed obviously) and oak was all that we got for about 2 hours. Their wines are definitely built to be agers!

The Lost Abbey

Duck Duck Gooze Ale 2013

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.3

What a PITA to get your hands on, but damn if it isn't the best domestic Geuze out there. Funky, sour, citrus, crisp. So good. — 10 years ago

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Port Brewing

The Lost Abbey Red Poppy Ale Flanders Red Ale Style

Hector Escaton

9.3

Also this. — 10 years ago

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Freemark Abbey

Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 2012

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.2

This one threw me for a loop. Not typical Napa at all. Very Loire Cab Franc. Haven't had any Freemarks this recent, but if this is a new more restrained style (and they've already managed to stay rather old-school) I'm totally on board. — 11 years ago

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Cameron Winery

Cuvée L & E Abbey Ridge Pinot Noir 2004

Jim Wagonfeld

9.3

Funky nose. Dark tart cherry and something even deeper, perhaps plum. Balanced acidity and tannin. Long finish polished mouth feel. Not faded at all. Like it a lot. — 11 years ago

St. Bernardus

Prior 8 Belgian Abbey Ale

Heather Sweeney

9.5

Another great St. Bernardus — 12 years ago

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Freemark Abbey

Bosché Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

JJ Lumia

8.9

#KWN Wine 1. Strong tannins, a bit astringent, are Overpowering the blackberry fruit. Young. Needs cellar time. Same impression after a second tasting. I was in the distinct minority on this one. Surprising, given we are usually on the same page. Would want to retaste in 5 yrs. At least. — 9 years ago

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St. Bernardus Brouwerij

St. Bernardus Tripel Abbey Ale

Derek Thornhill

9.5

DELICIOUS! — 9 years ago

Freemark Abbey

Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Steve Hahn

9.0

A bit restrained for FA cab but solid.
— 10 years ago

Freemark Abbey

Josephine Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Alicia

8.9

NV Josephine a 00, 01 blend still very juice. Dark, herbal, bretty. Medium plus body soft well integrated tannins. — 10 years ago

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Downton Abbey

Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

Natalee Ridenhour

8.9

Smooth tasting. Not a strong aftertaste. Not overly oaky. A nice blend of reds. Honestly bought it for the name, but would buy it again. — 11 years ago