Freemark Abbey

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

9.235 ratings
9.113 pro ratings
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Adam Kincaid

This 2012 has an interesting story because it was opened a decade ago with a Corivin. Guess what: it’s still fantastic.

Earthy old leather and tobacco mingle with dark blackberries, plum, and dark cocoa.

I hope I age as good as this.

This 2012 has an interesting story because it was opened a decade ago with a Corivin. Guess what: it’s still fantastic.

Earthy old leather and tobacco mingle with dark blackberries, plum, and dark cocoa.

I hope I age as good as this.

Feb 19th, 2022
Kevin Ortzman

Tasted the Rutherford against Freemark Abbey's sister wine from Napa (same vintage). I preferred the Napa (albeit, I prefer the left bank over the right bank Bordeaux's). The Rutherford had twice the Merlot over Napa.

Note: after an hour sitting, I've upgraded the Rutherford to a 9.0

Tasted the Rutherford against Freemark Abbey's sister wine from Napa (same vintage). I preferred the Napa (albeit, I prefer the left bank over the right bank Bordeaux's). The Rutherford had twice the Merlot over Napa.

Note: after an hour sitting, I've upgraded the Rutherford to a 9.0

Nov 5th, 2016
James DiMartino

Beautiful dustiness with slight dried fruits on the nose. Stewed red fruits and subtle tannins on the palate.

Beautiful dustiness with slight dried fruits on the nose. Stewed red fruits and subtle tannins on the palate.

Oct 17th, 2015
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.2

Excellent wine! I like their standard wines for value, but this 2012 Rutherford AVA is impressive. Cheers!

Excellent wine! I like their standard wines for value, but this 2012 Rutherford AVA is impressive. Cheers!

Oct 13th, 2015
Kapyrick Wine

V12. So Good... Deep purple color, dusty white pepper and soft cedar nose. Rich black currant fruit. Dry, smooth, tight, mocha, black pepper and leather finish. Well balanced . Excellent food wine.

V12. So Good... Deep purple color, dusty white pepper and soft cedar nose. Rich black currant fruit. Dry, smooth, tight, mocha, black pepper and leather finish. Well balanced . Excellent food wine.

Jan 31st, 2021
Kapyrick Wine

V12. Beatiful. Cedar and cherry nose. Black currant fruit. Long, tight, chalky leather and black pepper finish. Very nice steak wine.

V12. Beatiful. Cedar and cherry nose. Black currant fruit. Long, tight, chalky leather and black pepper finish. Very nice steak wine.

Oct 7th, 2018
Elissa Norris

Won our 2017 blind Christmas wine tasting party against 20plus others , $30-33

Won our 2017 blind Christmas wine tasting party against 20plus others , $30-33

Dec 8th, 2017
Kathy Olsem

Dry, smokey. Smooth.

Dry, smokey. Smooth.

Nov 1st, 2017
Bobbi Jo Broxson

Wonderful with stout glazed short rib over polenta

Wonderful with stout glazed short rib over polenta

Oct 22nd, 2017
Mark Sichel

Estupendo!

Estupendo!

May 10th, 2017