Freemark Abbey Merlot 2014 Wine Review

Freemark Abbey Merlot 2014

Napa Valley, California, United States

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $45.25

Drink: 2017-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.4%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine

Winery: Freemark Abbey

Agent: Breakthru Beverage Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Fleshy yet subtle, full-bodied yet balanced Californian red wine. Loaded with ripe black plum notes on the nose. Lots of layers of pleasure. This wine is made mostly from Merlot grapes with some Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Syrah. Specifically, there's 81% Merlot, along with 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot in the blend sources from vineyards such as Stage Coach, Keyes, Red Barn Ranch and Bosche. Long, satisfying pleasant finish. Decant for an hour for maximum pleasure. This reputable California producer is no slouch when it comes to balanced and delicious Merlot. Lots of dark fruit and toasty oak. Pair with grilled pork chops.

Merlot food pairings: beef, cheese, poultry, pork quesadillas.

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This Freemark Abbey Merlot 2014 was reviewed on September 13, 2019 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Rachelle O'Connor rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

A superbly balanced and elegantly presented merlot from a well respected producer. Black plum dominoes the bouquet. The palate is rich with more jammy plum, mocha, oak and spice. Lengthy finish. This wine is a blend of merlot (81%), Cabernet Sauvignon 11%) and Petit Verdot (8%). Recommended decanting prior for 1-2 hours.

Wineboy rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This wine shows the characteristics of Merlot in spades. Sweet plummy aromas followed by full bodied textures and sweet plummy core.... obvious oak makes this a BBQ wine.

From the Napa Valley, Freemark Abbey (2014) is a mainly Merlot wine blend of 81% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot sourced from the Stage Coach, Keyes, Red Barn Ranch and Bosche vineyards. This is a smooth, full-bodied red wine with black plum and mocha on the nose. Freemark Abbey has been making wine since 1881, when Josephine and John Tychson first began making wines in California. Drink now and for the next three years. - Community Wine Reviews

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Freemark Abbey Merlot 2014 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 93/100

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