Freemark Abbey

St. Helena Cabernet and Bordeaux blends rated consistently above 92 by prestige critics.

Freemark Abbey produces Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux blends from St. Helena, a region celebrated for structured, age-worthy reds. The winery's Cabernet Sauvignon achieves a prestige rating of 93.3, anchored by pure varietal expression. Josephine Red, a blend of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, rates at 93.0—a composition that balances power with complexity. The Sycamore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, rated 92.5, demonstrates the precision possible from single-vineyard fruit. Wines from Freemark Abbey have been assessed by Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, and Falstaff. The house focuses on Cabernet-driven wines that reflect the Napa Valley terroir, with particular attention to the interplay of primary varietals and supporting grapes that add texture and depth.