Scott E. Becker

9.0

[Tasted on December 22, 2018 at Josephine in Nashville]

Black cherry, sage, tobacco, leather. Backbone of acidity. Paired well with food. — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Began in 1886, when Josephine Marlin Tychson became the first woman to operate a winery in CA and this site where Josephine's winery once stood is now known as Freemark Abbey. Aromas of crisp ripe fruit with scents of oak, spice and floral. On the palate apple, peach and honey flavors with lemon notes, vanilla and sweet oak wrapped in tangy acidity. Lingering finish ending with a toasty character. Nice value. — 7 years ago

Julie Hamilton

9.3

Bazaar Meat! — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

The history of Freemark Abbey began in 1886, when Josephine Marlin Tychson became the first woman to build and operate a winery in California. The historic site where Josephine's winery, Tychson Cellars, once stood is now known as Freemark Abbey. A blend of 83.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.2% Merlot, 4.4% Malbec, & 3% Petit Verdot, dark red with dark berry fruit aromas. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors with bits of leather, cacao and oak notes. Tannins are soft and balanced with acidity. Nice. — 8 years ago

Joshua Chan

8.9

Opened during Easter lunch. Tasty. — 8 years ago

Evalynn Rosado

9.5

Perfect with duck at Chez Josephine — 9 years ago

Tj Herrmann

9.3

Delicious. Josephine recommended. She doesn't disappoint. Her favorite — 9 years ago

with Tom and Kristy

Trex Desai

9.1

@Josephine Lily happy burf! Let's have another! — 10 years ago

Marc Wachsmann

9.1

Pineapple banana buttery nose. Good acidity, grapefruit white pepper lemongrass on the palate and a long sleek finish. It was on sale for £12 at my local wine shop. WHAT A BARGAIN!!!!! — 10 years ago

with Görkem

Steve Hahn

9.7

Amazing red blend. Top level of cranberry and blackberry. Some vanilla and fig. — 11 years ago

Chris England

9.0

🎄 Advent Halfy Calendar Day 08 🎄

🎅 Santa says .... if only my plums shone as bright as Rudolf’s nose we’d be in plumtastic harmony 😍

📝 I say a good typical dark plummy black fruit chewy mouthful

⏩ 🍾 Mrs E got Billecart Salmon Rose NV

📍 Chateau Grand-Puy Ducasse 2011

🏵 90 points

🍇 A bit more Cabernet Sauvignon than a little less Merlot

🍷 Deep dark ruby

👃 Blackcurrant, blackberry & sweet damson plum through light smoked oak & blueberry w/ raspberry, cocoa, mineral, gravel, pencil lead & vanilla liquorice

👄 Med body is smooth creamy black berry fruit & dark damson plum w/ a dry mineral tone & touch of mocha liquorice

🎯 Med+ touch dry plummy dark fruit in cocoa & mineral linger
— 6 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.3

[Tasted on July 3, 2018 at Josephine in Nashville]

Dark fruit and graphite on nose. Figs, boysenberry and dark fruit preserves with licorice, tea and graphite. Excellent CdP. Wine Spectator rated #58 on Top 100 of 2017 — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

History began in 1886, when Josephine Marlin Tychson became the first woman to build and operate a winery in CA. The historic site where Josephine's winery, Tychson Cellars, is now known as Freemark Abbey. A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc & 5% Petite Verdot, aromas of dark fruits, oak and spice. On the palate blackberry, currants, cacao and sweet spice. Full-bodied, tight with layers of fine soft tannins and a long and finish ending with fruit and oak, very pleasant. — 7 years ago

Андрей Лысенков

9.0

Вино рубинового цвета, чувствуются красные ягоды вишни, красной смородины, Малина, дым и чернослив. Вино сухое. Кислотность средняя +. Танины средние. Качество таннинов округлые, уровень алкоголя средний, тело среднее, Качество приемлемое, цена средняя, готовность пить сейчас и можно подождать 2-3 года. Присутствуют вторичные ароматы. Преобладает сорт Cabernet Sauvignon. Левый берег — 8 years ago

Tom Gordon

9.2

Nice surprise with this smooth Cabernet. Nice fruit, vanilla and finish. Small production and only sold at Winery but look for increased production and distribution soon. Too good to be limited. — 8 years ago

with Gregory

Nikki Goddard, DWS

9.5

Gorgeous. Brioche, roasted pineapple, hazelnut, lemon curd, burnt honey, white flowers. Lightly oxidized yet vibrant on the palate, nice acidity, very fine mousse. — 9 years ago

Monica Bourgeois

Owner Neat Wines

9.0

Enjoying our latest find and am kinda peeved I'm only just discovering these guys. Really fun wines! — 10 years ago

Jack Dickinson

9.3

@Josephine Ubben — 10 years ago

Paul Spackman

8.9

This is Cuvée Josephine (despite asking, Delectable incapable of changing the description). Dark and thick style, slightly oxidised now as you'd expect giving lovely deep nose and mouth. Drink with food - was equally lovely with foie and Apple tart. — 10 years ago

Alexander Vadas

9.3

More restrained and refined that his sister Josephine — 7 years ago

Paul J

9.4

45+ minutes open in the bottle. Dark cherry color. Nose filled with black cherry, tobacco, and subtle French terroir. Cherry, caramel, and tar on the palate. Tastes like candy! Lacks power and tannins as the Merlot dominates. Very long finish. Very similar to the 2005 Chateau Dassault but twice the price. Definitely drink sooner rather than later. Unfortunately I just bought 2 bottles of the 2000 and am concerned, especially since 2005 was such an awesome vintage. — 7 years ago

with Brooke

Evelyn Fleisher

9.2

Excellent wine, had at Josephine Dumonet in Paris — 7 years ago

Robb Miller

9.2

Fantastic Margaux — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Medium intensity of petrol, ripe green melon, white peach, lemon, lime, green apple & soft chalky minerals. The finish is fruit driven, round & lush with beautiful acidity. Additional Photos of their beautiful Cellar Door vistas. — 8 years ago

Jeremiah Allen

10

Small bottle of Billecart to celebrate our first night with Josephine:) — 9 years ago

Wright Harvey

9.7

Very sentimental! Celebrating the birth of Josephine and remembering our trip to Champagne in 2010. Bright, lemony, and delicious! — 9 years ago

Andrew Notarfrancesco

9.2

Excellently smooth. Tones of oak and vanilla '10
Vintage really doesn't matter much here! — 10 years ago

Jorg Winkler

10

Probably the most amazing Spanish wine I ever drank!!!!thanks to our friends Josephine and Jarkko!!! — 10 years ago

Sharona Tsubota

9.0

Buttered toast and caramel-y pear, lightly oxydized, mouthful of white peaches, and not a banana skirt in sight! Roller-coaster ride of fruit and acidity. Leaves you wanting more! Food-friendly blend of 50/50 Chard & PN. Xlnt way to bring in the New Year! — 10 years ago

Jeff Hollinden

9.6

Bistro Josephine in Paris - awesome. — 11 years ago