Seductive, generous, supple.
This seductive bottle comes from the portfolio of more than three dozen (worldwide) wineries owned by Jackson Family Wines. One harvested primarily from Oakville Reach (Oakville), Keyes (Howell Mountain), Stage Coach Vineyard (Atlas Peak), Bosche Vineyard (Rutherford) and the Sycamore Vineyard (Rutherford) in Napa Valley; it was aged 28.6 months in 60-gallon French oak barrels (35% new).
The blend is 75.8% Cabernet (by law to be labeled as such it must contain 75%+ Cabernet Sauvignon) with descending amounts of Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cab Franc.
Freemark Abbey is a generous red, it doles out inky aromas of intense cassis, vanilla, black cherries, licorice, purple floral notes and baking spices. Just as concentrated, the palate delivers dusty dark fruit, savoury spices, toasted oak and chicory with bittersweet cocoa and espresso lingering on a persistent finish. This wine has it all; balance, structure and authority.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - September 2nd, 2020

Outstanding, mouthfilling, complete.
A classic blend made from classic Bordeaux varieties, which comes from a selection of Napa Valley vineyards, this seductive red is supple with a generosity of fruit. Notes of cassis and plums, sarsaparilla and mocha, are layered with a potpourri of cedar chips and dried violets. It is mouthfilling, expressive and plush, complete and broad.
Outstanding.
©copyright 2017 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - December 11th, 2017

Seductive, mouth-filling, supple.
A classic blend made from traditional Bordeaux varieties, which comes from a selection of fine Napa Valley vineyards, this red is seductive. Expect mocha and loads of purple berries, vanilla, cloves, pipe tobacco and sarsaparilla aromas, which roll into generous fruit, and a supple palate weight. It has oomph and concentration with a fine spice and cocoa finish and finely textured tannins.
©copyright 2019 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 30th, 2019