2017 Freemark Abbey Sycamore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

A Napa Cab crafted from meticulously selected grapes sourced from the Sycamore Vineyard, a hallowed site within the Napa Valley that benefits from the unique combination of soil and climate, resulting in grapes of extraordinary character and complexity.

Producer

Freemark Abbey

Region

Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA

Country

USA

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietal Composition

88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot

Specifications

2017

Vintage

2036

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

Aged 27 months in French oak (74% new)

Occasional wine note

The prestigious Freemark Abbey has a storied history akin to many others in the Occasional Wine library that participated in the 1976 Judgment of Paris that helped put Napa Valley on the world wine stage. The 2017 offering does not disappoint. It's full of ripe fruits, dried herbs, a bit of eucalyptus, and a touch of spice. It's really a beautiful wine drinking experience.

What experts say about this wine

100

James Suckling

Mint, spearmint, dark-berry and blueberry aromas. Leaves and sage, too. Full-bodied and firm with fantastic depth. Cool fruit with menthol and mint. Spice. Refreshing. Firm tannins. Fantastic 2017. Drink or hold.

100

Wine Enthusiast

This deeply colored Cabernet sees small additions of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. It is soft and supple, with red fruit at its core. A mix of cherry and currant play well against the savory components and graceful structure.

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