Forman
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Dense but vibrant, this is Napa cab with an old world sensibility, lots of cassis and tobacco and leather and all sorts of left bank Bordeaux kind of stuff going on, plus some violets and forest floor notes lending a bit of an untamed edge. Tannins integrated but still making their presence felt, fairly tightly wound core of brambly berries, anise and cocoa
Dense but vibrant, this is Napa cab with an old world sensibility, lots of cassis and tobacco and leather and all sorts of left bank Bordeaux kind of stuff going on, plus some violets and forest floor notes lending a bit of an untamed edge. Tannins integrated but still making their presence felt, fairly tightly wound core of brambly berries, anise and cocoa
Apr 22nd, 2024
Primary red fruit aromas. Just medium weight with oak nuances on the palate. I can’t think of an Australian Cabernet that is as light as this and I’m really enjoying it. Molesworth said this was good if you like herbaceous wines (which I do). After a lifetime of Margaret River Cabernets, I can’t see herbal nuances in the Forman.
Primary red fruit aromas. Just medium weight with oak nuances on the palate. I can’t think of an Australian Cabernet that is as light as this and I’m really enjoying it. Molesworth said this was good if you like herbaceous wines (which I do). After a lifetime of Margaret River Cabernets, I can’t see herbal nuances in the Forman.
Apr 14th, 2024
Wow ~ will def still develop but the most approachable young Forman I’ve had!
Wow ~ will def still develop but the most approachable young Forman I’ve had!
Apr 9th, 2024
Deep Ruby red with aromas of ripe berry fruits, spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry, currants and smoky oak with earthy floral and black pepper notes. Fine soft tannins, long finish ending with fruit, toasty oak and floral mineral character. Needs to age a bit more but nice now! Tasting Sample!
Deep Ruby red with aromas of ripe berry fruits, spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry, currants and smoky oak with earthy floral and black pepper notes. Fine soft tannins, long finish ending with fruit, toasty oak and floral mineral character. Needs to age a bit more but nice now! Tasting Sample!
May 11th, 2023
Jumps right out of the bottle. Smooth and grippy tannins. Delicious.
Jumps right out of the bottle. Smooth and grippy tannins. Delicious.
Dec 9th, 2022Jeez what a delicious bottle of wine. Supple body, fine gauzy tannins, core of sweet raspberry and mocha wrapped in black tea, dried herbs peppercorn and leather. Close to peak and should hold a good while
Jeez what a delicious bottle of wine. Supple body, fine gauzy tannins, core of sweet raspberry and mocha wrapped in black tea, dried herbs peppercorn and leather. Close to peak and should hold a good while
Aug 22nd, 2022
Soft, supple and voluptuous, the 2012 is a great choice for drinking while some of the more structured vintages rest comfortably in the cellar. Sweet mocha and spice notes wrap around the silky, seamless finish. @Severn Goodwin @Paul T- Huntington Beach
Soft, supple and voluptuous, the 2012 is a great choice for drinking while some of the more structured vintages rest comfortably in the cellar. Sweet mocha and spice notes wrap around the silky, seamless finish. @Severn Goodwin @Paul T- Huntington Beach
Jul 16th, 2022
Expansive soft and open fruit. In good shape. A little indistinct
Expansive soft and open fruit. In good shape. A little indistinct
Jun 24th, 2022
Tight but classy. After an hour or so the 2015 Forman started opening up a bit. Leather and tobacco. Mid weight but with an intensity that sustains for minutes after a sip. Delicious.
Tight but classy. After an hour or so the 2015 Forman started opening up a bit. Leather and tobacco. Mid weight but with an intensity that sustains for minutes after a sip. Delicious.
Aug 19th, 2020
Forman’s 2015 has really shut down, which is is so atypical for this vintage. I won’t be opening another bottle anytime soon. What a wine. So pure, so classic and so gorgeous...Tasted during our St. Helena & Conn Valley Vinous Learn masterclass. 96+
Forman’s 2015 has really shut down, which is is so atypical for this vintage. I won’t be opening another bottle anytime soon. What a wine. So pure, so classic and so gorgeous...Tasted during our St. Helena & Conn Valley Vinous Learn masterclass. 96+
Jul 12th, 2020