Freemark Abbey
Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
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.
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.
Sep 7th, 2017
V12. Delicious. Fresh cut cedar nose. Blackberry fruit . Dry, mocha, and very slight green finsih. Nicely balanced. Good food wine.
V12. Delicious. Fresh cut cedar nose. Blackberry fruit . Dry, mocha, and very slight green finsih. Nicely balanced. Good food wine.
1 person found it helpfulMay 6th, 2018
2012 vintage - great taste and smooth
2012 vintage - great taste and smooth
Sep 8th, 2017
Pretty lively. You've gotta love the sense of place with lots of cinnamon, chocolate powder, red and black pepper, currant, and blackberry rolling around in your mouth. There is significant minerality going on (volcanic rock's my bet) and it's balanced by new world juiciness. My only knock on it is faint pyrazines would have made this wild but I'm just speaking of personal hopes. Had this with Mediterranean food.. Zero regrets!!
Pretty lively. You've gotta love the sense of place with lots of cinnamon, chocolate powder, red and black pepper, currant, and blackberry rolling around in your mouth. There is significant minerality going on (volcanic rock's my bet) and it's balanced by new world juiciness. My only knock on it is faint pyrazines would have made this wild but I'm just speaking of personal hopes. Had this with Mediterranean food.. Zero regrets!!
Dec 9th, 2016
Enjoyed with our steak, on the drier side but finished well on the palate. Thanks to my friend for sharing.
Enjoyed with our steak, on the drier side but finished well on the palate. Thanks to my friend for sharing.
Jul 2nd, 2016Had while wintering in Kissimmee, Florida, February 2016. Delicious.
Had while wintering in Kissimmee, Florida, February 2016. Delicious.
May 19th, 2016