2011 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon 'Sycamore Vineyard' Napa Valley

Winemaker Notes:  Opaque dark ruby describes the color of this Rutherford wine. Blackberry and dark currant dominate the depth of flavor with nuances of blackberry jam on toast, dark chocolate truffle with cocoa dust, cinnamon and clove. The oak is very well integrated, adding just the right amount of spice. The wine has great depth of black fruits with a strong expression of sweet black cherry. There is a complexity in the nose that hints of tobacco and a briary thicket. This full bodied cabernet sauvignon has well integrated tannin which yields a very pleasant, fruitful finish.

Blend: 83.1% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5.2% Merlot, 6.7% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petite Verdot

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Decanter - "Spry and minty nose of incense, cedar, and a subtle note of red bell pepper. Fleshy and round on the palate, showing notes of black plum, cola, and wet gravel. The structure reflects the current state of the vintage, with a rustic, earth-forward tone throughout. The blend is 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 5% each of Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drinking Window 2021 - 2031"