"The darker, more powerful side of Cabernet comes through in Freemark Abbey's 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Sycamore Vineyard. An exciting mélange of plums, smoke, incense and black currants coats the palate in this super-ripe, racy wine. I find great density and sheer muscle on the finish in this dark, brooding Cabernet. The style is huge, flashy and exuberant, but it all works. This is a stunningly beautiful wine from Freemark Abbey. The 2009 is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. (Drink between 2015-2027)" -Vinous, 95VM