Karyn Beverley

9.0

Light notes of grapefruit and lemon. Flavor ends smoothly on the palate. It’s not too dry, which what I usually prefer for sipping. It was actually well received among a company of 12. The bottle was finished in about 20 minutes with compliments all around. — 24 days ago

Steven

9.0

Paired with a butchers select choice cut and a sexy, smart and holder of all my heart and soul beautiful woman. This wine is velvety and jammy on the front with low tannins on the back end. Blessed to be in the Chi with my love and embracing empty nesting. — 3 months ago

Tom Garland

9.1

Decant and pour. A fabulous still dark garnet with bricking. On the nose: Intoxicating musky sweet notes of cherry/plum, wet forest floor, stewed meat, black olives. Taste: creamy, silky smooth wine with dried cherry, prunes, soy sauce, pepper, smokey earth, mocha and a medium plus finish. Sure, on the downside, but showing its 31 year age beautifully and fun to drink tonight. Won a charity auction of old wines direct from the winery so more old vintage reviews down the road — 4 months ago

with Brenda

Nancy Burroughs

9.0

Opened on Rick’s birthday, July 5, 2023. — 5 months ago

Severn Goodwin

9.3

Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), USA West Coast Pinot Noir; 26 October 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY

Group scoring, No. 4 bottle of the night. — a month ago

Yoly Sardinas

9.3

Excellent wine! Pairs well with Pork Chop — 2 months ago

Severn Goodwin

9.4

1991 | Cabernet Sauvignon
Freemark Abbey; Sycamore Vineyard
Napa Valley; Rutherford, California, USA
(93-95; Drink 2023-31)
Decanted 8H, more time appreciated.

Bought winery direct about 15Y post vintage.
We've always found the Sycamore as the more understated of the FAW Cabernet trifecta, but mostly over delivering each instance, and today is no exception. Some funky raspberry/cherry lead the nose, fruit leather, rich garden soil, shaved tanned leather; palate extends with dried Bing cherry, tobacco, dried raspberry, faint cedar notes. Tannins banished.

Possibly an ultimate burger wine when gratuitously paired with USDA Prime ground beef from Allen Bros. — 4 months ago

Zack McDonald

9.3

Tastes like the coast I miss the most. — 18 days ago

with Zorica

Severn Goodwin

9.3

2018 | Merlot
Freemark Abbey; Bosché Vineyard
Napa Valley; Rutherford, California, USA
(92-94; Drink 2033-38+)
Decanted 10H, double-decanted with +12H rest. — 3 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Located halfway up the hill dominating the principal valley of Barolo, supported by steep slopes lined by orderly vineyards, lies the 15th century Abbey of Annunziata. Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits and pepper spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and strawberry, lively spice, well balanced with savory fine tannins on a medium+ finish ending with mineral character. — 4 months ago