Freemark Abbey might be one of your last stops on a wine tasting tour as it is north of St. Helena at the top of the Valley. Lucky for you, it is also open a bit later than some other tasting rooms... More

Freemark Abbey might be one of your last stops on a wine tasting tour as it is north of St. Helena at the top of the Valley. Lucky for you, it is also open a bit later than some other tasting rooms (5:30pm I believe). Their wines come from three different vineyards (Bosche, Sycamore and Red Barn Ranch). Although I have enjoyed just about every Freemark wine I have tasted, I tend to favor the Bosche Estate wines (Cabernet Bosche). They have nice Cabs and Viogniers - Freemark produces a many varietals (from Syrah to Sauvignon, Riesling to Chardonnay), so I recommend that you hit the tasting room to see which ones suit your palate. Fun Fact: The winery sits on the site of the first winery to be opened and operated by a woman (Josephine Marlin Tychson, Tychson Cellars). www.freemarkabbey.com
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I had the pleasure of visiting here for the first time recently while spending a day touring the Napa Valley. Of all the places I visited, I felt like Freemark Abbey had the friendliest staff, and... More

I had the pleasure of visiting here for the first time recently while spending a day touring the Napa Valley. Of all the places I visited, I felt like Freemark Abbey had the friendliest staff, and the room just had a warm feel to it (I'm not talking about the temperature). The gentleman who was helping us was able to give us a lot of informtion not only about this winery but also others in the area and local restaurants. He opened wines for us that weren't even on their "tasting menu", and I just had a really great time here. They sell their wines here, and also have a nice selection of other Napa gifts.
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