| Rating | 91 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Appellation |
Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Price | $44.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2020-03-06 |
Perfect For
Dinner With The Parents, Treat Yo'self, Winning Over the Boss
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot , Sangiovese
Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Review
The cool thing about this wine is that it won’t cost you too much, and you still get some seriously powerful Cali Cab vibes. This bottle is still aging, but is showing some awesome right now. It has nice tight fruit, with classic aromas that will remind you of cherries (maybe even cranberries), a forest in October, and a whiff of cracked black pepper. The tannins are young and dry, but create a nice framework for the fruit. It’s such a nice, balanced wine, and would kill as a gift to impress the boss or maybe an in-law.
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