Welcome to the Fall Release

Located on the southern end of the Rutherford Bench, Sycamore Vineyard’s proximity to
the Mayacamas Mountains provides the perfect climate for growing a rich, textured
Cabernet. The wine is intense in aromatic complexity, reminiscent of blackberry,
pomegranate syrup, black tea, and forest floor. The palate is rich and textured with flavors
of forest fruits, dark chocolate, bay leaf, and warm oak spices. The ‘Rutherford dust’ is
evident in the tannin structure, giving it textures that are bold but integrated, making it

The terroir of our vineyard in the heart of Oakville lends great characteristic complexity
to this wine. The nose opens with notes of black cherry, boysenberry, dusty cedar and
potpourri. The palate is met with unctious notes of espresso, mocha, black pepper,
blackberry and milk chocolate. The tannins are polished and the mouthfeel is vibrant,
combining to create an intensity of power with balance and elegance. It drinks beautifully
now and will cellar well for decades.

130 is a blend of vintages, vines of various age and soils of various type and locations: 

In honoring the 130 years of winemaking history at Freemark, we wanted to make a blend that captured the essence of the pioneers, the antiquity of our craft that we share, yet blend in the brighter fruit of newer vintages thus symbolizing our winemaking of today.  Representing our potential today and in the future, we sourced fruit from 10 different vineyards and 7 different sub-appellations, thus bringing together a multitude