At the cusp of the 45th anniversary of the Paris tasting, it’s clear that the winery’s history would read quite a bit differently if Jerry Luper hadn’t met Brad Webb at a social gathering back in 1969. As it stands today, their coming together—and the eventual arrival of Steven Spurrier on the Napa scene—signaled the dawn of a new era at Freemark Abbey.
As we continue our Wine Collector Series, we interviewed Sherri Nordwall- one of Freemark Abbey's most loyal customers. After more than 30 years of dedication, Sherri tells her story.