Tasting notes:

Established in 1886, Freemark Abbey was the 16th bonded winery in California.The only producer to have both a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Chardonnay inSteven Spurrier’s 1976 ‘Judgment of Paris’ tasting, which catapulted Napa Valleyinto the international spotlight, Freemark Abbey’s ‘classic’ wines have long beenrecognised as exceptional. Fashioned by Freemark Abbey head winemaker KristyMelton, the wine is deep ruby in colour, showing red plum and ripe blackcurrantfruit with touches of vanilla buttercream, exotic spices, leather and violet. On thepalate, brisk acidity and linen tannins frame the flavours. Packed with layers andtextures, the wine will be superb served with a lamb and barley stew with driedfigs and olives.