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Recipes

Cabernet Chocolate Truffles Recipe

These Cabernet chocolate truffles blend rich dark chocolate and red wine for a decadent dessert. An easy treat perfect for holidays, parties, or gifting.
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Recipes

Halibut, Peas, and Grapefruit Recipe

This halibut with peas and grapefruit recipe delivers vibrant flavor, tender fish, and a citrusy finish. A simple seafood dish perfect for spring dinners.
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Freemark Abbey Legacy

Jerry Luper and The University of Freemark Abbey

Discover how Jerry Luper shaped Freemark Abbey and Napa Valley history, mentoring future winemakers and contributing to the famed Judgment of Paris tasting.
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Freemark Abbey Legacy

Josephine Then and Now

Discover Josephine Tychson’s legacy at Freemark Abbey, from early wine pioneer to inspiration behind the iconic Josephine Red blend still celebrated today.
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Wine Education

Wine Barrels Explained

This guide explains wine barrels, from oak types to neutral vs new barrels, revealing how aging choices transform a wine’s final profile.
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Recipes

Crispy Chicken Thighs

This easy crispy chicken thigh recipe combines golden skin, spicy chorizo, olives, and fresh greens for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Freemark Abbey Legacy

A Toast to Ted Edwards

Ted Edwards reflects on 42 years at Freemark Abbey, his winemaking philosophy, and the legacy he leaves behind in Napa Valley.
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Newsletters

2023 Fall Newsletter

Kristy shares a Fall 2023 vineyard update, highlighting abundant winter rains, a temperate growing season, later harvest, and promising wines ahead.
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Recipes

Roast Rack of Lamb with Cocoa Nib and Herbs

Recipe for roast rack of lamb with cocoa nibs and herbs, served with sautéed greens, olive tapenade, and creamy turnip purée for a refined main course.
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Recipes

Braised Beef Short Ribs and Oxtail with Mashed Rutabagas

A hearty braised beef short ribs and oxtail recipe with mashed rutabagas, delivering fork-tender meat, silky sauce, and deep, slow-cooked flavor.
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