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. — 7 years ago
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. — 7 years ago
Dark, Dense, Botrytis Driven... — 8 years ago
Smooth and light. Short clean finish. Wonderful. — 8 years ago
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. — 9 years ago
Enjoyable wine — 5 years ago
Monthly WTF wine group. Special event this month as Ben provided all ‘80s Napa cabs. A few of us chipped in and provided some whites/bubbly.
Touch of VA that stayed with this for a bit. Got slightly better as it stayed in the glass, but the VA turned to a very powerful mint note alongside black licorice. — 6 years ago
* appearance: moderate ruby color with thin orange rim
* aromas: plum, black cherry, milk chocolate>green tobacco leaf, coconut
* palate: lush, round, dark fruit
* structure: medium tannin, medium acid, 14.5% alcohol
* finish: medium length
* winemaking: 86% Merlot sourced from both mountain sites and valley floor blended with other Bordeaux varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec aged 14 months in 21% new American and French oak
* pairing: homemade smoked beef brisket
* price: $35 — 7 years ago
Crisp and delicious! — 7 years ago
DELICIOUS! — 7 years ago
Great nose - cassis - good fruit - great finish - very nice and solid finish — 8 years ago
A bit restrained for FA cab but solid.
— 8 years ago
Great spice, malt and balance. A terrific holiday beer. — 9 years ago
A lovely petite sirah. Subtle and smooth. Best in class. — 10 years ago
Nice depth of flavor, brown ale with a cocoa pinch. Great with fall food (sweet potatoes and pork). — 6 years ago
13vintage. Clear light lemon color. Melon and slight grapefruit nose. Peachy lemon? Or lemony peach flavor. Nice wine from classic Napa source. — 6 years ago
Solid abbey — 7 years ago
Cinnamon and spice. Fruit forward. — 8 years ago
Caramel taste. — 8 years ago
Strong stuff, bro. — 9 years ago
Toffee orange spice. Pleasing bitter zip. Delicate finish. — 9 years ago
Phil Kessling
Great Trappist ale. Silky, creamy head and so smooth. — 5 years ago