Freemark Abbey
Napa Valley Merlot


This is a serious wine. On par with Pahlmeyer, but rising above in terms of focus, and letting the fruit shine more than the oak. Bravo. Pipe tobacco, damp earth and mulled blueberries
This is a serious wine. On par with Pahlmeyer, but rising above in terms of focus, and letting the fruit shine more than the oak. Bravo. Pipe tobacco, damp earth and mulled blueberries
2 people found it helpfulNov 14th, 2018
Too young, not half as good as the Bosché Merlot. 🤨
Too young, not half as good as the Bosché Merlot. 🤨
1 person found it helpfulFeb 9th, 2018
Merlot, one unappreciated variety, but this one l appreciate it very much. It's like dancing Tango, naked in front of the mirror when no one is watching.
Merlot, one unappreciated variety, but this one l appreciate it very much. It's like dancing Tango, naked in front of the mirror when no one is watching.
Dec 13th, 2016
just like every other 2013 I have had from Napa. big, great structure and dark fruit.
just like every other 2013 I have had from Napa. big, great structure and dark fruit.
Jun 15th, 2016
Dark cherry with a spicy complexity and a nice Cabernet ending. A very good Merlot from Howell Mtn near Angwin.
Dark cherry with a spicy complexity and a nice Cabernet ending. A very good Merlot from Howell Mtn near Angwin.
Dec 27th, 2020We like it. Full and vibrant without being too sweet.
We like it. Full and vibrant without being too sweet.
Jul 11th, 2019
This was a decent Merlot with, I believe, a little cab sauv+cab franc plus petit verdot added in for some palatable variations. Chocolate notes, finish is long, 14.5 abv but not hot. Was good p&p, & better by the next day as well.
This was a decent Merlot with, I believe, a little cab sauv+cab franc plus petit verdot added in for some palatable variations. Chocolate notes, finish is long, 14.5 abv but not hot. Was good p&p, & better by the next day as well.
Mar 31st, 2019