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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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Bosché: One of the First Vineyard Designate Wines in California

Discover Bosché Vineyard, a historic Napa gem and one of California’s first single-vineyard designate wines, crafted with Rutherford Bench character.
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A Walk in the Vines with Winemaker Kristy Melton

Winemaker Kristy Melton walks Freemark Abbey’s Oakville vines, sharing insights on budbreak, soil, and grape varieties that shape exceptional wines.
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2021 Harvest Update

Kristy Melton shares the 2021 Bosché Merlot harvest update: small, intense berries and careful vineyard management promise exceptional wine quality.
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Viognier - The Most Unique Wine Grape

Napa Valley Viognier In the old days at Freemark Abbey, “Do you have any Viognier?” was a question the tasting room staff wouldn't have heard. But in more recent years, this dry, rich, and decidedly floral white wine grape has beco
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What is Malbec?

What is Malbec? Malbec Origins Malbec originally comes from the Bordeaux region of France.  It is one of the five major Bordeaux varietals which include; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and Malbec. Malbec is also the primary varietal of Cahors, located
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Napa Cabernet and the Rutherford Dust

When it comes to wine made in California, the differences from region to region are hard to miss. There's the salinity that seasons the Sonoma Coast, the volcanic, red earthiness pushing up in the Sierra Foothills, and the raspberry an
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Discovering the Best Napa Valley Vineyards

Freemark Abbey's Famed Bosché Vineyard Best Napa Valley Vineyards Over the last few decades, as California has developed a worldwide reputation for its wines, a handful of the best Napa Valley vineyards can be credited with helping drive
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Library Wines Explained: 3 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Learn three common mistakes people make with library Cabernet and how to properly open, serve, and enjoy aged wines at their best.
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