Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Chardonnay

Winery Notes
Freemark Abbey is one of Napa Valley’s original Cabernet houses. With a legacy that dates to 1886, it was established as the region’s 16th bonded winery by Josephine Tychson, one of the first female vintners in California. Today, the winery is celebrated for crafting classically structured Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay from pedigreed sites in the Rutherford AVA, particularly the iconic Bosché and Sycamore vineyards. As one of the first wineries in the Napa Valley to establish a wine library, Freemark Abbey possesses one of the country’s most extensive wine cellars, underscoring the quality and of longevity of its admired Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Tasting Notes
Freemark Abbey is a historic winery established in 1886 that has produced over 50 award winning vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. During this time, we haven't changed our farming or winemaking protocols, and have matriculated many game-changing California winemakers. This historic legacy celebrates a commitment to a place, pioneering leaders and innovation in the face of change.

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Vintage Notes

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Vineyard Notes
With a winemaking legacy dating to 1886, Freemark Abbey is one of Napa Valley’s original Cabernet Houses. The winery’s rich heritage and pedigreed approach to winemaking in Rutherford cement Freemark Abbey as an enduring beacon of quality and tradition that spans multiple generations. Freemark Abbey dates back to 1881, when Josephine and John Tychson purchased 147 acres in the Napa Valley. Eight decades later, Freemark Abbey helped launch the modern era of California wine. In the 1960s and early 1970s, the Bosché Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, known as Cabernet Bosché, was considered one of the most iconic bottlings in the United States and the Chardonnay proved that California could produce world-class wines from this noble variety. Freemark Abbey was one of 12 American wineries chosen to compete in the historic Judgment of Paris tasting in 1976. It was the only producer with entries in both the Cabernet and the Chardonnay flights. Today, the portfolio is comprised of an impressive collection. The winery showcases single vineyard designate wines from the prestigious Rutherford AVA, including the iconic Bosché and Sycamore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons.

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Winemaking Notes