Freemark Abbey
VanZ Vineyard
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena
Vintage Perspective Auction
Auction 21 | Lot No. 187
Freemark Abbey
VanZ Vineyard
Vintage: 2015
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: St. Helena
10 cases produced
Highlights
- With decades of grape-growing history, the VanZ Vineyard is one of the few vineyards left in the city of St. Helena
- Located a stone’s throw from downtown, this dry-farmed vineyard produces small yield and very small berries
- The intense berries produce a mountain of black fruit flavors with tons of depth, flavor and rich, dark color
- Celebrating 130 years of winemaking history, Freemark Abbey is thrilled to offer a wine from this historical vineyard
Description
Celebrating 130 years of winemaking history, Freemark Abbey is thrilled to offer a wine from the historical VanZ vineyard. Located northeast and a stone’s throw from downtown St. Helena, this mature Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard is dry farmed, producing low yields and very concentrated fruit. Warm and very well-drained soil, the vineyard ripens relatively early, producing very small berries that impart rich, dark black fruit flavors coupled with very dark color.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Ted Edwards
Winemaker, Freemark Abbey
After graduating from college, I wanted to make Cabernet Sauvignon. I took a position with Freemark Abbey Winery in 1980 as the assistant winemaker; I couldn't have landed in a better spot to learn my craft. After two vintages, I was transfered by the mutual ownership to Rutherford Hill Winery to be the associate winemaker. In 1985, the partners invited me back to become the winemaker at Freemark Abbey Winery. I have been in charge of the Freemark Abbey wines from that point to present.
Country born: United States
Education: M.S. in Food Science at U.C. Davis 1980
Mentors:
Brad Webb
Phil Baxter
Larry Langbehn
Jerry Luper
Justin Meyer
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
I like comparing winemaking to cooking. Just as a chef would grow his own herb and vegetable garden, it is ideal for a winemaker to actively participate in the vineyard, see the grape growing through harvest, and bring this abundantly juicy produce to the winery, our kitchen, to make a full-bodied wine with layers of flavor. To develop the flavors that we want, it is important to use the right varietal, rootstock, and selected clone for the soil. Then the appropriate trellis system with shoot positioning must be used to maximize the most desirable effects of the sun, turning that precious sunlight into wine.
Winery Distribution
Freemark Abbey is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Freemark Abbey Contact: Ted Edwards
Domestic:
- California ( Regal Wine Company )
International:
- Australia ( Joval )
- Bahamas ( Island Hotel )
- Belgium ( Vinoscoop )
- Bermuda ( Goslings )
- Bulgaria ( Bibendum )
- Canada ( Summit Fine Wines, LCBO, SAQ )
- Canada - British Columbia ( Summit Fine Wines )
- Canada - Ontario ( LCBO )
- China ( Cofco )
- China ( Sky Regal )
- Czech Republic ( 8Wines )
- Guam ( Island Beverages )
- Hong Kong ( Fine Vintage )
- Japan ( Fwines )
- Luxembourg ( n/a )
- Netherlands ( Verbunt )
- Philippines ( Happy Living )
- Puerto Rico ( Fine Wine Imports )
- South Korea ( A Young )
- Taiwan ( St Finesse )
- United Kingdom ( OenoFuture )
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