Freemark Abbey
Edelwein Johannisberg Napa Valley Riesling
Napa Valley, California, USA
This was a gift taste from the well trained staff at Compline restaurant in downtown Napa. If you are not familiar with Compline. It opened a little over a year ago by Master Sommelier Matt Stamp and his partner. Matt is perhaps the most brilliant Master Sommelier when it comes to wine theory that I have encountered. Genius and one heck of a nice person!
The restaurant has very good food with a small well selected wine shop...both very reasonably priced. I can’t recommend enough trying his restaurant. If you are in a group of four or more, order a bunch of plates and share them paired with wine from the shop or you bring in. The menu is online and usually updated week to week.
Again, no detailed notes as we were with friends. But, this 73 Freeway Abbey Riesling, due to very long aging, was more like a blend of a light Tawny port and port than Riesling. Guaranteed to fool 99.5% plus of all tasters in a blind tasting. Some prune, date, very little citrus, brown sugar and molasses. Beautiful acidity, round tasty, elegant body and absolutely delicious.
Photos of, Freemark Abbey, their tasting patio, signage and long shot of their winery and Estate vines.
Freemark Abbey also owns a very good restaurant opened 1-2 years ago. It’s called, “Two Birds One Stone” it is right next to their winery/tasting room on Hwy 29.
This was a gift taste from the well trained staff at Compline restaurant in downtown Napa. If you are not familiar with Compline. It opened a little over a year ago by Master Sommelier Matt Stamp and his partner. Matt is perhaps the most brilliant Master Sommelier when it comes to wine theory that I have encountered. Genius and one heck of a nice person!
The restaurant has very good food with a small well selected wine shop...both very reasonably priced. I can’t recommend enough trying his restaurant. If you are in a group of four or more, order a bunch of plates and share them paired with wine from the shop or you bring in. The menu is online and usually updated week to week.
Again, no detailed notes as we were with friends. But, this 73 Freeway Abbey Riesling, due to very long aging, was more like a blend of a light Tawny port and port than Riesling. Guaranteed to fool 99.5% plus of all tasters in a blind tasting. Some prune, date, very little citrus, brown sugar and molasses. Beautiful acidity, round tasty, elegant body and absolutely delicious.
Photos of, Freemark Abbey, their tasting patio, signage and long shot of their winery and Estate vines.
Freemark Abbey also owns a very good restaurant opened 1-2 years ago. It’s called, “Two Birds One Stone” it is right next to their winery/tasting room on Hwy 29.
Open with raisin & figs, nutmeg, fall leaves & earth. Plum, baked orange rind. Great acidity & long finish.
Open with raisin & figs, nutmeg, fall leaves & earth. Plum, baked orange rind. Great acidity & long finish.
Dec 30th, 2014
Holding on great, 21 yr old btl for a 21st bday at the office.
Holding on great, 21 yr old btl for a 21st bday at the office.
Feb 12th, 2016
