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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

Tobacco

Tobacco

Cedar

Cedar

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 Valley

Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.

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