Freemark Abbey is among the wineries that are beginning the modern era of wine in California. In the 1960s and early 1970s, their Bosché Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon was considered one of America's most iconic wines. Their Chardonnay proves that from this noble variety, California can produce stunning world-class wines. Freemark Abbey is one of 12 American wineries selected to compete in the historic Paris Tasting in 1976 and the only producer to compete in both the Cabernet and Chardonnay categories. Ted Edwards has been a master winemaker at Freemark Abbey since 1985. His intelligent approach, combined with his vast experience, made him one of the leading vine growers in the Napa Valley. Today, thanks to his efforts, Freemark Abbey wines from the Bosché and Sycamore plots are among the most coveted in the Napa Valley.