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Founders Blend

1989 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Freemark Abbey Founders Blend, a remarkable Cabernet Sauvignon from the esteemed Napa Valley, showcases its deep, garnet-red color, alluring wine lovers with its vibrant hue. This 1989 vintage embodies a full-bodied experience that delivers a sumptuous richness on the palate, complemented by a high acidity that enlivens each sip. The fruit intensity is prominent, featuring luscious notes of blackcurrant and dark cherry, which are beautifully interwoven with hints of vanilla and oak from its careful aging process. Its tannins are notable and structured, providing a firm backbone that supports the wine's complexity while allowing for a seamless finish. This wine is dry, making it an exquisite companion to hearty dishes, especially a succulent rack of lamb or a flavorful beef stew. Indulging in this wine is truly a celebration of Napa Valley's vinicultural heritage.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Cedar

Cedar

Tobacco

Tobacco

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Napa County
Napa County

It may be small, but when it comes to American wine regions, they do not come much bigger than Napa County. Home to the famous Napa Valley, which comprises most of its area, the Napa name has gained global recognition for its exceptional wines—especially its Bordeaux varieties. Most Napa County wineries choose to be more location-specific when labeling their wine, listing the name of sub-regions like Yountville, Los Carneros or Rutherford to capitalize on the name recognition. However, with such an abundance of high-quality grapes grown across the region, plenty of négociant winemakers blend fruit from different sub-regions. This gives Napa County wines excellent regional balance, taking advantage of different terroirs and mesoclimates.

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