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Freemark Abbey Winery
St Helena

Freemark Abbey Winery

About Freemark Abbey Winery

This St. Helena OG has been making serious, age-worthy wines since 1886, including that legendary Chardonnay that totally showed off at the 1976 Paris Tasting; basically, they know how to make wines that actually want to hang out with your dinner.

Tasting Experiences

Appellation Tasting

$50

Six current-release red wines featuring distinctive terroir from across Napa Valley. A seated, 60-minute tasting experience. Complimentary for Freemark Abbey Members.

Cabernet Comparison

$100

Highly acclaimed wines with multiple appellations across Napa Valley, including flagship wines from Rutherford. A seated, 60-minute tasting experience. Complimentary for Freemark Abbey Members.

Decades Tasting

$250

Rare access to Freemark Abbey's award-winning estate cellar. Spans 30 years of winemaking with six hand-selected Cabernet Sauvignons from the 1996, 2006, and 2016 vintages. A seated, 60-minute tasting experience.

Napa Valley Library Tasting

$76

A vertical tasting celebrating 140 years at Freemark Abbey, featuring the 2012, 2013, and 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet that played a crucial role in the Judgement of Paris in 1976. A seated, 60-minute tasting experience.

Napa Valley Original Tasting

Complimentary

A complimentary, 30-minute bar tasting featuring a selection of current releases. Stand-up tasting at the tasting room bar. Available on Thursdays and Sundays.

Varietals

Cabernet SauvignonChardonnay

When to visit Freemark Abbey Winery

Monday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Good to know about Freemark Abbey Winery

Can you visit Freemark Abbey Winery? Is there a tasting room?

Yes, Freemark Abbey Winery has a tasting room open to visitors (from their website, September 6, 2026). Visits are by reservation.

What is Freemark Abbey Winery known for?

Freemark Abbey Winery is known for picnic-friendly, great architecture, for serious wine lovers, food pairings and has wine club.

What wines does Freemark Abbey Winery specialize in?

Freemark Abbey Winery focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Signature bottles include 2021 Los Carneros Chardonnay, 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022 Sycamore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019 Napa Valley Malbec, 2022 Partners Blend Red Wine, 2021 Napa Valley Merlot, 2024 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 2023 Viognier, 2020 Howell Mountain Chardonnay, 2019 Restoration Red Wine, 2021 Colline Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021 Ted's Blend Red Wine, 2022 Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022 Cabernet Bosché, 2021 Josephine Red Wine, 2021 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Franc, 2023 Napa Valley Chardonnay.

How much is a tasting at Freemark Abbey Winery?

A tasting at Freemark Abbey Winery costs $0 to $250 per person (from their website, September 6, 2026). Appellation Tasting $50 · Napa Valley Library Tasting $76 · Cabernet Comparison $100 · Decades Tasting $250 · +1 more.

Do you need a reservation to visit Freemark Abbey Winery?

Yes, Freemark Abbey Winery requires a reservation for tastings (from their website, September 6, 2026). Book through the winery's reservation link on this page.

Does Freemark Abbey Winery serve food?

Yes, Freemark Abbey Winery has food available alongside tastings.

Does Freemark Abbey Winery have a picnic area?

Yes, Freemark Abbey Winery has a picnic area.

Does Freemark Abbey Winery offer vineyard tours?

Yes, Freemark Abbey Winery offers vineyard tours. Options include Appellation Tasting, Cabernet Comparison, Decades Tasting, Napa Valley Library Tasting and Napa Valley Original Tasting.

Where is Freemark Abbey Winery located?

Freemark Abbey Winery is in St Helena, CA, in the St. Helena wine region. Phone: (800) 963-9698.

When was Freemark Abbey Winery founded?

Freemark Abbey Winery was established in 1886.

Who makes the wine at Freemark Abbey Winery?

The winemaking at Freemark Abbey Winery is led by Kristy Melton.

What are Freemark Abbey Winery's tasting hours?

Freemark Abbey Winery is open every day, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Where to find Freemark Abbey Winery

Freemark Abbey Winery is in St Helena, CA, United States, in the St. Helena wine region.

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