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Freemark Abbey Sycamore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
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Shay A 
I know this is a mass produced winery, but this single vineyard wine is phenomenal. Had the '05 a few months ago and thought it was in a great spot. In-laws wanted to stop by while we were here, and they kindly poured us this '04. They are about to put the '04 vintage away for 10 years. Already in a great spot now, in 5 years, this will peak. Pepper, fresh earth, leather and boysenberry on the palate. One of the best '04s I've had.
I know this is a mass produced winery, but this single vineyard wine is phenomenal. Had the '05 a few months ago and thought it was in a great spot. In-laws wanted to stop by while we were here, and they kindly poured us this '04. They are about to put the '04 vintage away for 10 years. Already in a great spot now, in 5 years, this will peak. Pepper, fresh earth, leather and boysenberry on the palate. One of the best '04s I've had.
9.4
Lance E. Farman
12 years young. So much life ahead of this one.
12 years young. So much life ahead of this one.
9.1
Matt Austin
Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA
At the in-laws so that means it's Freemark Abbey time. I've had enough of their Freemarks to know that 10 years is about right and this one is definitely at peak. I would have picked another wine with chips and guac, but in the end it worked out just fine.
At the in-laws so that means it's Freemark Abbey time. I've had enough of their Freemarks to know that 10 years is about right and this one is definitely at peak. I would have picked another wine with chips and guac, but in the end it worked out just fine.
9.4Mark Flesher
Probably a year or 2 away from optimal. And this one is 16 years young. Nose of lightly toasted oak, dark chocolate, blackberry. Entry showing just about zero signs of age. Blackberry, tobacco, fig, hint of smoke. Still has lots of acidity throughout. Finishes with darker notes. Dusty tannin. Really amazing how this one IMO is still on the youthful side of the curve and still on the upswing. Really nice wine, but if you have this one it will probably be at the top of the hill in 2 or 3 years.
Probably a year or 2 away from optimal. And this one is 16 years young. Nose of lightly toasted oak, dark chocolate, blackberry. Entry showing just about zero signs of age. Blackberry, tobacco, fig, hint of smoke. Still has lots of acidity throughout. Finishes with darker notes. Dusty tannin. Really amazing how this one IMO is still on the youthful side of the curve and still on the upswing. Really nice wine, but if you have this one it will probably be at the top of the hill in 2 or 3 years.
9.4
David Dorn
Absolutely amazing wine! Raspberry and black currant with clove and brown sugar. Beautiful expression of the vineyard and drinking wonderfully!
Absolutely amazing wine! Raspberry and black currant with clove and brown sugar. Beautiful expression of the vineyard and drinking wonderfully!
9.4
Paul Hoffert
Aging nicely, aromas of currants and cherries and blackberries turn into blackberries and oak that lingers and gets better the more you drink. Moderately tannic. Very nice bottle to drink.
Aging nicely, aromas of currants and cherries and blackberries turn into blackberries and oak that lingers and gets better the more you drink. Moderately tannic. Very nice bottle to drink.
9.3
Freemark Wine Enjoyer
Amazing
Amazing
9.3
Rick Price
Fabulous Napa Valley Cab. Rich, smooth the tanins have mellowed. Great to drink now.
Fabulous Napa Valley Cab. Rich, smooth the tanins have mellowed. Great to drink now.
9.4
B Davis
2004 Vintage is awesome paired with take out Pizza. Probably great with most anything.
2004 Vintage is awesome paired with take out Pizza. Probably great with most anything.
9.2Spencer Ante
Super smooth with chocolate and a cherry raspberry finish.
Super smooth with chocolate and a cherry raspberry finish.
9.5
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- 401 N Great Neck Rd 118
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10 - 2 Saturday
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