Freemark Abbey

Sycamore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.216 ratings
9.42 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
Aaron Means

Just badass old school wine. This wine has a stellar track record going back decades. So delicious. I've had '92, '02, '11, & '12 this year, all were very prime examples of classic Napa flavors and terroir.

Just badass old school wine. This wine has a stellar track record going back decades. So delicious. I've had '92, '02, '11, & '12 this year, all were very prime examples of classic Napa flavors and terroir.

Nov 25th, 2017
garry post

Excellent, tasty on first sip out of the bottle without any decanting etc.

Classic, lovely.

Who gave us this wine?!

Excellent, tasty on first sip out of the bottle without any decanting etc.

Classic, lovely.

Who gave us this wine?!

Oct 13th, 2020
Brinkley Rowe

Great wine, very unconventionally so for a Cabernet. Typical strong notes of Chocolate, Cherries and Vanilla. The nuanced aspect is the spice that happens when this wine opens up (allow to breathe for 10-15 minutes) - notes of peppers and jalapeƱos throughout that offer a wonderful complement to the usual depth of a bold California cabernet.

Great wine, very unconventionally so for a Cabernet. Typical strong notes of Chocolate, Cherries and Vanilla. The nuanced aspect is the spice that happens when this wine opens up (allow to breathe for 10-15 minutes) - notes of peppers and jalapeƱos throughout that offer a wonderful complement to the usual depth of a bold California cabernet.

May 15th, 2017
John Bick

A near perfect cabernet. Round tannins. Hints of vanilla.

A near perfect cabernet. Round tannins. Hints of vanilla.

May 15th, 2017
Allison Haas

So dry, wine #4 at dans tasting

So dry, wine #4 at dans tasting

Nov 20th, 2016
J Schultz

Dark fruit on the front with a nice earthy balance and medium tannins on the finish. Not as good as the 2010 but at half the cost a great value.

Dark fruit on the front with a nice earthy balance and medium tannins on the finish. Not as good as the 2010 but at half the cost a great value.

Feb 11th, 2016
Aaron Means

Aaron had this 8 years ago

Aaron had this 8 years ago

Mar 31st, 2017
Rolf Hanson

Rolf had this 9 months ago

Rolf had this 9 months ago

Apr 5th, 2024
Rolf Hanson

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Rolf had this 3 years ago

Sep 24th, 2021
Joe Flo

Joe had this 6 years ago

Joe had this 6 years ago

Oct 2nd, 2018