Freemark Abbey - Bosché Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2019 (750ml)

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Producer	Freemark Abbey
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Napa Valley
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage	2019
Sku	104111
Size	750ml
ABV	14.70%

Freemark Abbey Description

RNDC

96 points Jeb Dunnick
“From a valley floor site and a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Bosché offers a great bouquet of both red and black fruits as well as notes of herbes de Provence, loamy earth, and spicy oak. Brought up in two-thirds new French oak, it’s medium to full-bodied, has ultra-fine tannins, and beautiful overall balance. A brilliant 2019, it will evolve for 20+ years.” – Jeb Dunnuck, February 2023

2019 CABERNET BOSCHÉ CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Rutherford, Napa Valley
Winemaker’s Notes
Nestled in the heart of the Rutherford Bench, the Bosché Vineyard has the ideal terroir for growing elegant and balanced Cabernet. The 2019 vintage opens with aromas of chocolate covered cherry, blueberry, graphite, and forest floor. The palate is rich and supple with notes of forest fruit compote, cigar box, mocha, and carob. The tannins are already silky and integrated which means it drinks wonderfully now and will age gracefully for decades.
Primary Vineyard
Bosché Vineyard — Rutherford (100%): A small 22 acre vineyard located west of Highway 29, on the famed Rutherford Bench, the Bosché vineyard has very deep gravelly soils. A seasonal creek crosses the vineyard which indicates the water table to be high in the spring, providing water and nutrients for new shoot growth. As veraison approaches the water table drops, stressing the wines and intensifying the dark velvety fruit flavors. This is a natural
area to grow Bordeaux varietals with dry farming or minimal drip irrigation.
Vintage Notes
Abundant and later than usual rains marked the winter leading up to the 2019 season. This provided good soil moisture to set a normal size crop with plenty of vigor. The growing season was near perfect with moderate daytime temperatures and evening marine influences, creating ideal ripening conditions. Harvest began shortly after Labor Day with our Sauvignon Blanc grapes and concluded October 30 with our last pick of Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines are fresh, fruit driven and vibrant, indicative of a hallmark and classically balanced vintage.
Composition:
93% Cabernet Sauvignon
7% Merlot
Age of Vines & Soil Type:
7.8 acres planted in 1991, 4.5 acres planted in 1996 and 10.7 acres planted in 1999
Fermentation:
After cold soaking for 3 days, the fermentation was in stainless steel tanks at 85°-90°
Barrel & Aging
24 months in French oak, 62% new
Alcohol: 14.9%
Ph: 3.60
Acid: 6.4g/L
Harvest Date & Sugar:
9/19 through 10/3, Brix ~ 25.2°
Life Span in Proper Cellar:
20-30 years
Number of Cases Produced:
2,839
Bottled:
March 2022
Winemaker- Kristy Melton
Winemaker Emeritus- Ted Edwards