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1998 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon Sycamore Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Rutherford
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Community Tasting Notes 17
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iamandyc Likes this wine: 92 points
July 3, 2019 - This bottle is still going strong -- never would have guessed it was 20 years old. Purple fruit is still plentiful, color was dark and strong to the edge. Held up well over two days. The tannins and acid are well integrated. Not as much complexity as hoped. Smooth but not overly lengthy finish.
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GingerBelle wrote: 85 points
November 22, 2016 - Even after decanting, tasted somewhat bitter. Seemed to be past its prime.
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casjf wrote: 93 points
October 26, 2015 - Served w BBQ skirt steak, baked potato, red Swiss chard. Delicious! Great depth.
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CasebyCase wrote: 91 points
November 22, 2014 - Opened for wine group lunch today...some slight bricking, nice rich color. Expressive nose. A real surprise...very well integrated tannins, good fruit and delicious. Was not expecting it to be this good in an average year. Drinking well even tonight...has some time left.
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wconnolly wrote: 92 points
May 11, 2013 - Absolutely delicious. The hit of the evening. Medium garnet with a hint of brick at the edge. Full of fruit and well integrated tannins. This started with flavors of black cherry, cassis and raspberry. Evolved over two hours to reveal additional layers tobacco and cedar and a touch of light oak on the finish. No question this is drinking at peak right now.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1998
- Type Red
- Producer Freemark Abbey
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Sycamore Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Rutherford
- UPC Code 086891026954
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 65 (55%)
- Consumed 53 (45%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerFreemark Abbey
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationRutherford
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- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationRutherford