Freemark Abbey
Bosché Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Blind dinner, open theme, at Little Cat Lodge, Hillsdale, NY.
(From our cellar.)
Blind dinner, open theme, at Little Cat Lodge, Hillsdale, NY.
(From our cellar.)
1996 | Cabernet Sauvignon
Freemark Abbey; Bosché Vineyard
Napa Valley; Rutherford, California, USA
(91-93; Drink 2011-31)
Elegant.
1996 | Cabernet Sauvignon
Freemark Abbey; Bosché Vineyard
Napa Valley; Rutherford, California, USA
(91-93; Drink 2011-31)
Elegant.
Aged, giving a bit of rum raisin. Still pleasant acid. Sadly I think it’s past prime in 2021.
Aged, giving a bit of rum raisin. Still pleasant acid. Sadly I think it’s past prime in 2021.
May 4th, 2021Tons of charred prune and dried leaves... Beautiful bright ruby-garnet, still very much alive. Will log more later as I take a walk out first....
Tons of charred prune and dried leaves... Beautiful bright ruby-garnet, still very much alive. Will log more later as I take a walk out first....
Apr 18th, 2021I’ve enjoyed this wine over the last decade. First vintage of John “Bosche”ever made. 50th birthday wine. 
I’ve enjoyed this wine over the last decade. First vintage of John “Bosche”ever made. 50th birthday wine. 
Aug 29th, 2020I have had the honor of having this piece history twice now thanks to @David L. While holding it’s own, you must tip your hat to the story that is behind the label. Stood strong against others in the evening of pre 97 Cali Cabs.
I have had the honor of having this piece history twice now thanks to @David L. While holding it’s own, you must tip your hat to the story that is behind the label. Stood strong against others in the evening of pre 97 Cali Cabs.
May 22nd, 2019Monthly 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.
Better than the ‘86. Touch more fruit and the bricking had yet to over take the palate in terms of secondary notes. Wasn’t overly earthy. More dusty.
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.
Better than the ‘86. Touch more fruit and the bricking had yet to over take the palate in terms of secondary notes. Wasn’t overly earthy. More dusty.