Freemark Abbey
Napa Valley Chardonnay
Napa Valley, California, USA
Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with toasty aromas, aged in about 35% new oak. On the palate flavors of melon and peach with lemon citrus zest and nutty vanilla notes, good balanced with acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak and mineral character.
Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with toasty aromas, aged in about 35% new oak. On the palate flavors of melon and peach with lemon citrus zest and nutty vanilla notes, good balanced with acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak and mineral character.
May 20th, 2025
I haven’t had a Napa Chardonnay in quite a while. This is very nice. Very fragrant, with ripe orchard fruit, a nice florals, very light touch of barrel aging toast, and an interesting wet clay minerality. Denser in the mouth than the nose led me to expect. Low-toned cracked dark stones, with the fruit taking a back seat. Quite full bodied, but there is nice, subtle acidity to lift it just enough. Seem to me the closest French analogy is a well-made Pouilly-Fuisse. Got this for under $25 at Costco.
I haven’t had a Napa Chardonnay in quite a while. This is very nice. Very fragrant, with ripe orchard fruit, a nice florals, very light touch of barrel aging toast, and an interesting wet clay minerality. Denser in the mouth than the nose led me to expect. Low-toned cracked dark stones, with the fruit taking a back seat. Quite full bodied, but there is nice, subtle acidity to lift it just enough. Seem to me the closest French analogy is a well-made Pouilly-Fuisse. Got this for under $25 at Costco.
Jul 21st, 2024Pale and lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with toasty aromas, aged in about 35% new oak. On the palate flavors of melon and peach with lemon citrus zest and nutty vanilla notes, well balanced with acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak and smoky mineral character. Nice!
Pale and lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with toasty aromas, aged in about 35% new oak. On the palate flavors of melon and peach with lemon citrus zest and nutty vanilla notes, well balanced with acidity. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak and smoky mineral character. Nice!
Nov 13th, 2022
how many wine -os like you day dream of their death bottle? the bottle they go out with? all of you do. everyone dreams big , of course... but it’ll just be something bottled that’s always been there bottled just for you. with your last blink ... you’ll say ‘ damn, i can’t believe it s THIS bottle i’m going out on” but it WILL be that bottle . always will be and will always have been before you starting even dreaming about going out with a bottle at your side. funny how things seem to always be. here’s to wishing it was something other.
how many wine -os like you day dream of their death bottle? the bottle they go out with? all of you do. everyone dreams big , of course... but it’ll just be something bottled that’s always been there bottled just for you. with your last blink ... you’ll say ‘ damn, i can’t believe it s THIS bottle i’m going out on” but it WILL be that bottle . always will be and will always have been before you starting even dreaming about going out with a bottle at your side. funny how things seem to always be. here’s to wishing it was something other.
Jun 18th, 2019Began in 1886, when Josephine Marlin Tychson became the first woman to operate a winery in CA and this site where Josephine's winery once stood is now known as Freemark Abbey. Aromas of crisp ripe fruit with scents of oak, spice and floral. On the palate apple, peach and honey flavors with lemon notes, vanilla and sweet oak wrapped in tangy acidity. Lingering finish ending with a toasty character. Nice value.
Began in 1886, when Josephine Marlin Tychson became the first woman to operate a winery in CA and this site where Josephine's winery once stood is now known as Freemark Abbey. Aromas of crisp ripe fruit with scents of oak, spice and floral. On the palate apple, peach and honey flavors with lemon notes, vanilla and sweet oak wrapped in tangy acidity. Lingering finish ending with a toasty character. Nice value.
2 people found it helpfulAug 31st, 2018
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1 person found it helpfulDec 20th, 2019A lot lighter than its 2013 counterpart. Finishes nicely on a high note. Full of tropical fruit.
A lot lighter than its 2013 counterpart. Finishes nicely on a high note. Full of tropical fruit.
1 person found it helpfulNov 20th, 2015Classic style, bright acidity. Neutral oak. Yum. Great price.
Classic style, bright acidity. Neutral oak. Yum. Great price.
1 person found it helpfulMay 10th, 2015
Enjoying @freemarkabbey 2013 Chard from @cellarmistess & friends
Enjoying @freemarkabbey 2013 Chard from @cellarmistess & friends
1 person found it helpfulJan 12th, 2015Full rich Californian Chardonnay but with well-integrated oak and lovely ripe fruit. Certainly not a restrained wine but an elegant version of its type and well-crafted.
Full rich Californian Chardonnay but with well-integrated oak and lovely ripe fruit. Certainly not a restrained wine but an elegant version of its type and well-crafted.
Jun 29th, 2017