Forman
A small operation owned entirely by Ric Forman, Forman Vineyard is a true Napa Original. The wine making here is an exercise in meticulous craftsmanship and the wines are nurtured through every stage of their production by the wine maker using the most up-to-date equipment and technique. The techniques used ensure that the exceptional terroir of this particular corner of Napa Valley is maintained through the production and ageing process rather than being lost in an "over-worked" wine, as can happen with many California Cabernets.
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(12x75cl) 2016Vinous (94)
Ric Forman's 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is all class. The 2016 won't be ready to drink for at least another few years, but it is already super attractive, and also very typical of Ric Forman's style. Lavender, spice, and red cherry run through this wine made in a mid-weight, translucent style that is all class and finesse.$1,330.00 -
Vinous (96+)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is silky and elegant, with lovely aromatic presence and impeccable balance. Sweet tobacco, cedar, dried flowers and mint all give this mid-weight Cabernet lovely complexity and nuance. The 2018 has shut down since I tasted it last year, but that is not surprising given the style here. Today, bright acids give the 2018 energy, tension and a good deal of precision. Those qualities should help the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon age well over the coming decades.$1,455.00 -
(12x75cl) 2019Vinous (97)
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich, heady wine. Even though it was just bottled, the 2019 possesses remarkable textural intensity. A whole range of floral and savory notes open as this statuesque Cabernet shows off its personality. This is an especially rich, bombastic Cabernet from Ric Forman. That is especially evident when tasted next to the 2018.$1,160.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful, deep wine that marries elegance and finesse in a way few people can do, like Ric Forman. Rich and sumptuous in the glass, with terrific depth, the 2020 has so much to offer. Black cherry, mocha, licorice, spice, incense and new leather are all dialed up. Although it is early, this 2020 is shaping up to be one of the finer wines of the year.$915.00
