Whither Bosche Vineyard?

There was a time when this Napa Cab vineyard was considered (with Martha’s, BV 1, Eiselle, Monte Bello, etc.) among the very best in California. I believe that Steven Spurrier included a Freemark Abbey “Bosche” in the '76 Paris tasting? Did Jess Jackson purchase FA?

Unless replanted, the vineyard has to be at least a half century or so old.

Any knowledge of this vineyard?

I did find something. The first Freemark Abbey “Bosche” vineyard designated vintage was 1970 (42 years ago).

One of the earlier “vineyard designated” wines in California.

No knowledge of the vineyard other that a bunch of FA’s cab Bosches. I think I may have a '78 in the queue for the next month or so

From 4 years ago

"The Bosche Cabernet which was started as an experimental batch in 1968 by the then one-year-old winery has become a cult classic, and a representation of what Rutherford dust Cabernet Sauvignon is all about. Sourced from the Bosche vineyard, which was farmed by the late John Bosche, and is still family owned, it is just a fence away from its equally legendary neighbor, BV vineyard No. 1, where it was often used in the Georges de Latour Special Reserve, until Bosche offered it to Freemark Abbey. The wine has been a permanent feature of the winery since 1970. The 1972 was in the Paris competition. "

I believe BV1 was completely replanted.

Nothing from there has really done much for me in almost 2 decades, despite the fact that the soil is utterly fantastic. I would not be too surprised if the Jackson team goes all out to remedy that situation.

I would love to see the vineyard restored to prominence…the '70 Bosche was/is one of my favorite cabs of all time.

Cheers!
Marshall

I know the vineyard remains family owned, I assume there is some sort of long-term agreement with FA/Jackson.

Again, I’m not sure if the vines have been replanted.