{"product_id":"jackson-family-wines-freemark-abbey-cabernet-sauvignon-sycamore-2005","title":"Jackson Family Wines Freemark Abbey Cabernet  Sauvignon  Sycamore 2005","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eFreemark Abbey – Sycamore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Dark Knight\" of Rutherford at 20 Years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn 2026, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003e2005 Sycamore Vineyard\u003c\/b\u003e is standing tall as a monumental example of Napa Valley's aging potential. While its sibling, the Bosché, is often described as \"feminine and dusty,\" the Sycamore is its brooding, powerful counterpart. Coming from a vintage characterized by a long, cool growing season and a perfect \"Indian Summer\" finish, the 2005 Sycamore has spent two decades evolving into a wine of immense depth, dark fruit, and savory \"forest floor\" complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Terroir: The Mayacamas Influence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Vibe:\u003c\/b\u003e If Bosché is a \"silk tie,\" Sycamore is a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003e\"leather jacket.\"\u003c\/b\u003e It is darker, more muscular, and possesses a wilder aromatic profile of herbs and minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Site:\u003c\/b\u003e Located at the southern end of the Rutherford Bench, right against the base of the Mayacamas Mountains. The proximity to the forest and the slightly cooler microclimate compared to the valley floor results in smaller berries with thicker skins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe 2005 Signature:\u003c\/b\u003e This was a high-yielding but high-quality year. The slow ripening allowed the Sycamore’s naturally aggressive tannins to polymerize into a \"dense velvet\" texture that is currently at its peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e🍷 Tasting Notes (The \"Vibe\" in 2026)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eRecent 2025\/2026 library assessments highlight the 2005 as a \"powerhouse that has finally found its manners.\" It is deep, opaque, and incredibly expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Nose:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eBrooding and Exotic.\u003c\/b\u003e It leads with a concentrated blast of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003ecrushed blackberries, cassis, and black plums\u003c\/b\u003e. As it opens, the signature Sycamore \"wildness\" appears: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"172\"\u003eeucalyptus, dried sage, dark chocolate, and a hint of graphite (pencil lead)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Palate:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eMassive yet Seamless.\u003c\/b\u003e The mouthfeel is heavy and \"glyceric.\" You'll find layers of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003eblack cherry, espresso bean, and soy-marinated minerals\u003c\/b\u003e. The tannins, once \"mountain-like\" in their youth, are now \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"210\"\u003ebroad, ripe, and mouth-coating\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eEpic and Earthy.\u003c\/b\u003e It leaves a lingering trail of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003etobacco leaf, toasted cedar, and a cooling menthol lift\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e📋 Technical Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,0\"\u003eApprox. 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,0\"\u003e100% Sycamore Vineyard (Rutherford)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1,0\"\u003e24+ months in French oak (approx. 60% new)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e14.5%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e96 Points\u003c\/b\u003e (Wine Enthusiast) \/ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003e94+ Points\u003c\/b\u003e (Robert Parker)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2024 – 2038.\u003c\/b\u003e While the 1995 is in its twilight, the 2005 still has a solid decade of \"prime\" life ahead of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eHandling \u0026amp; Serving in 2026:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Decant:\u003c\/b\u003e This wine is still a \"beast.\" \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eDecant for at least 90 minutes to 2 hours\u003c\/b\u003e. It needs time to shed its initial reduction and allow the complex herbal and chocolate notes to unfurl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Glass:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003elarge, wide-bowled Cabernet glass\u003c\/b\u003e. The Sycamore's aromatics are \"volcanic\"—they need space to expand so the menthol and cedar don't overwhelm the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Serve at a steady \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003e18°C\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Power\" Match:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eVenison or Wild Boar with a Juniper Berry Reduction\u003c\/b\u003e; the gamey, lean meat is a perfect foil for the wine's bold tannins and herbal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Classic:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003ePepper-Crusted Prime Rib\u003c\/b\u003e; the spice of the peppercorns highlights the wine's graphite and black fruit core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Savory Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003ePortobello Mushrooms stuffed with Gorgonzola\u003c\/b\u003e; the earthy mushroom and pungent cheese meet the wine's \"forest floor\" and chocolate notes head-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e In the 20-year retrospective tastings held in late 2025, the 2005 Sycamore was noted for being \"more youthful\" than the 2005 Bosché. If you are opening both side-by-side, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"180\"\u003epour the Sycamore second\u003c\/b\u003e, as its intensity and dark chocolate\/menthol finish will easily overshadow the more delicate \"dusty\" notes of the Bosché.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57122484781430,"sku":"'015917026951","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/fmasycamore_ec5fbd23-d347-4e6f-8c80-9d0f2d24bafa.png?v=1774076708","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/jackson-family-wines-freemark-abbey-cabernet-sauvignon-sycamore-2005","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}