Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Merlot

Product information

• Producer: Freemark Abbey
• Origin: Napa Valley, North Coast, USA
• Wine style: Red wine
• Grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
• Alcohol level: 14,5%
• Capacity: 750ml
• Serving temperature: 15 – 18 ̊C
• Status: In stock

Overview

• Freemark Abbey is a winery located in Saint Helena in Napa Valley, California.  Established in 1886 by Victorian widow Josephine Tychson, she was the first female winemaker on the record in Napa Valley. Over the years they have had a significant impact on the Napa wine industry, including being the only winery where both a red and white wine was represented in the Judgement of Paris tasting 1976.  Today, they produce a range of wines from select vineyards in Napa Valley, focusing mainly on Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford. 

Tasting Notes:

• Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Merlot wine has an attractive ruby red color with aromas of black fruits, including black cherries, sublimed berries, dried herbs, and cedar. The wine is complemented with the pleasing flavors of milk chocolate and toffee flavor.

Food Pairing

• Red meat (beef, veal, lamb, deer, venison…)
• Dishes are made from poultry meat
• Italian dishes