Events

Freemark Abbey Wine Dinner

Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Time: 7:00pm til 10:00pm
Price: SOLD OUT!
Location: Crescent Moon Wine Bar

The Low Down

First Course
Frisee Salad
Raspberry, Lavender, and Honey Vinaigrette with a Gorgonzola Shower
and Fresh Berries
08 Freemark Abbey Viognier, Napa

Second Course
Rare Grilled Hamachi
Yuzu Mustard Miso and Wilted Brussels Sprouts
07 Freemark Abbey Chardonnay, Napa

Third Course
Petite Smoky Carnitas Tacos
Chorizo Slaw, Marcona Almond Salt and Avocado Crema
07 Freemark Abbey Merlot, Napa

Fourth Course
Herb Marinated N.Y. Strip
Garlicy Sautéed Spinach, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Parmesan Twice Baked
New Potato, Drizzle of Basil Oil and Balsamic Reduction
05 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa

Fifth Course
Flourless Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cake
Cabernet Creme Anglaise, Cocoa Nibs and Bacon Bits
05 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Bosché, Rutherford

$75 per person not including Tax & Gratuity

Freemark Abbey ~ Deep Roots, Fine Wines

Freemark WInes

It began over a century ago as a vision shared by a handful of pioneers; those with an intimate knowledge of grapes and a deep respect for the land. This vision took root, was nurtured by skilled hands and ultimately resulted in one of the first premium wineries in the Napa Valley. Today, the wine of Freemark Abbey stands as a testament to what the rich earth of the Napa Valley is capable of creating when working in perfect harmony with nature.

One of Napa's "Top Wine Stops"

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History of Freemark Abbey

The history of Freemark Abbey began in 1886, when Josephine Marlin Tychson became the first woman to build and operate a winery in California. The historic site where Josephine's winery, Tychson Cellars, once stood is now known as Freemark Abbey. Today Freemark Abbey is proud to continue the legacy of winemaking that Josephine began so many years ago.

Freemark Wines

Josephine, a native of San Lorenzo, California and her husband, John Tychson, a Danish immigrant, moved to St. Helena in 1881. They hoped that the Napa Valley's climate would help John, who suffered from tuberculosis. In addition, the couple decided to pursue their dream of making wine from their own vineyards. For $8,500, they purchased 147 acres north of St. Helena, which later became known as "Tychson Hill".

Despite his failing health, John Tychson began to develop plans for a winery on the property. Unfortunately, he never lived to see his plans take shape. Shortly after her husband's untimely death, Josephine realized his dream. In 1886, she began construction of a fifty square foot redwood winery which would grow to hold a capacity of about 30,000 gallons.

Years later, and after multiple owners, in 1939, three businessmen from Southern California, Albert "Abbey" Ahern, Charles Freeman and Markquand Foster purchased Lombarda Cellars. Together they reopened the winery and renamed it Freemark Abbey (a combination which includes a portion of each partner's name).

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Freemark Abbey currently crafts approximately 40,000 cases of wine each year, almost five times the capacity of the original Tychson Cellars. Today, Freemark Abbey produces three Cabernets, a Napa Valley Cabernet, and the vineyard designated Bosche and Sycamore Cabernets. We also produce Merlot, Chardonnay, and Riesling, as well as very limited production /wines/index.html, such as Viognier, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Franc. Given the right climate and harvesting conditions, the winery also makes a luscious late harvest Riesling known as "Edelwein Gold".