Freemark Abbey
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
"York Creek Vineyard"
Spring Mountain District AVA
Auction 18 | Lot No. 88
Vintage: 2012
Freemark Abbey
Cabernet Sauvignon
Spring Mountain District
10 cases produced
Highlights
- The famed York Creek Vineyard, nestled at 1,700 feet in the Spring Mountain AVA, is the source of this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- The 2012 vintage produced very small berries yielding juice with intense color and flavor
- The soils are primarily sedimentary with good drainage, producing blackberry and black currant fruit flavors
- Great depths of black fruit flavors are integrated with sweet spice notes from French oak barrels
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.83000
- Single vineyard wine
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
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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.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Willow Park Wine & Spirits:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freemark Abbey | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Cabernet Bosché | 26 (2022) |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2019 | Red Table Wine | Napa Valley | 26 (2022) | |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2021 | Riesling | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 26 (2022) | |
| Freemark Abbey | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | VanZ Vineyard | 22 (2018) |
| Galerie | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 22 (2018) | |
| Freemark Abbey | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | York Creek Vineyard | 20 (2016) |
| Galerie | 2015 | Riesling | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| Inglenook | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Creek | 20 (2016) |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 20 (2016) | |
| Saint Helena Winery | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Block 1 | 20 (2016) |
| Atalon Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 19 (2015) | |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 19 (2015) | |
| Mt. Brave | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 19 (2015) | |
| Atalon Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | Corestone Ridge | 18 (2014) |
| Freemark Abbey | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | York Creek Vineyard | 18 (2014) |
| Trinchero Napa Valley | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | East to West, Mountain to Mountain Cuvée | 18 (2014) |
| Mt. Brave | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 17 (2013) | |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Rutherford Estate Vineyard | 17 (2013) |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Vaca Range Blend | 16 (2012) |
| Freemark Abbey | 2010 | Red Wine | Rutherford | Wood Ranch | 16 (2012) |
| Hess Collection Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 16 (2012) | |
| Clos Du Val | 2009 | Cabernet Franc | Stags Leap District | 15 (2011) | |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2009 | Red Wine | Howell Mountain | 15 (2011) | |
| Rubissow | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Three Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | 15 (2011) |
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 2009 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Premiere Blend | 15 (2011) |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 15 (2011) | |
| Atalon Winery | 2008 | Merlot | Howell Mountain | W.S. Keyes Vineyard | 14 (2010) |
| Bouchaine Vineyards | 2009 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | Auction Select Best Barrel | 14 (2010) |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2008 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Cardinale | 2008 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2008 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 14 (2010) | |
| Trinchero Napa Valley | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | East to West Mountain Cabernet Cuvee | 14 (2010) |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2007 | Syrah | Los Carneros | 13 (2009) | |
| Cardinale | 2007 | Malbec | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Freemark Abbey | 2007 | Syrah | Napa Valley | Beauty Tames the Beast! | 13 (2009) |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 13 (2009) | |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2007 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | Hill Vineyard | 13 (2009) |
| Atalon Winery | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | The Peers | 12 (2008) |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Backus Vineyard | 12 (2008) |
| Paraduxx | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 12 (2008) | |
| Robert Mondavi Winery | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 12 (2008) | |
| Rubicon Estate | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | CLONE 29 | 12 (2008) |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Limited Edition Estate | 12 (2008) |
| Sterling Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Reserve Select | 12 (2008) |
| Terra Valentine | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Super Spring Mountain | 12 (2008) |
| Atalon Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 11 (2007) | |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Dancing Bear Ranch | 11 (2007) |
| Freemark Abbey | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Ahern Vineyard | 11 (2007) |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2005 | 82% Petit Verdot, 18% Merlot | Howell Mountain | Howell Mountain Hill Block | 11 (2007) |
| Miner Family Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 50/50 | 11 (2007) |
| Signorello Estate | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Big Rock Cuvee | 11 (2007) |
| Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Spottswoode Estate Vineyard | 11 (2007) |
| Atalon Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| Bouchaine Vineyards | 2005 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 10 (2006) | |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Dancing Bear Ranch | 10 (2006) |
| Cardinale | 2004 | Merlot 62% Cabernet Sauvignon 38% | Howell Mountain | 10 (2006) | |
| Paradigm Winery | 2004 | Zinfandel | Oakville | 10 (2006) | |
| Stags’ Leap Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Estate Grown | 10 (2006) |
| Beringer Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Cardinale | 2003 | Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 9 (2005) | |
| Lang and Reed Wine Company | 2003 | Cabernet Franc 75% Petit Verdot 25% | Rutherford | 9 (2005) | |
| Trinchero Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 9 (2005) | |
| Sterling Vineyards | 2002 | Malbec | Calistoga | 8 (2004) | |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 7 (2003) | |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2001 | Cabernet Franc | Stags Leap District | 7 (2003) | |
| Paraduxx | 2001 | Red Wine | Howell Mountain | 7 (2003) | |
| Beaulieu Vineyard | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | BV2 | 5 (2001) |
| Robert Mondavi Winery | 2000 | Merlot | Los Carneros | Huichica Hills | 5 (2001) |
| Cakebread Cellars | 1998 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Vine Hill Ranch | 4 (2000) |
| La Famiglia di Robert Mondavi | 1998 | Sangiovese | Stags Leap District | Downey Ranch | 4 (2000) |
| Mumm Napa | 1996 | Sparkling Wine (Pinot Noir 60%; Chardonnay 40%) | Napa Valley | Vintage Reserve Rose | 4 (2000) |
| St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 4 (2000) |
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.
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)