Forman

Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.123 ratings
9.28 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Brian S

Youthful apple, lemon curd, pear, quince, popcorn and hazelnut.

Youthful apple, lemon curd, pear, quince, popcorn and hazelnut.

Sep 21st, 2017
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.4

Delicious. This is great CA Chardonnay. Mineral, snappy, custard , apple fruit.

Delicious. This is great CA Chardonnay. Mineral, snappy, custard , apple fruit.

1 person found it helpfulNov 4th, 2016
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9.5

Ric Forman's 2014 Chardonnay is a real stunner. A bit riper than it usually is, the 2014 possesses superb richness and intensity, but tapered with the vibrant, blocked-malo style that Forman pioneered in Napa Valley... (Antonio Galloni, Vinous)

Ric Forman's 2014 Chardonnay is a real stunner. A bit riper than it usually is, the 2014 possesses superb richness and intensity, but tapered with the vibrant, blocked-malo style that Forman pioneered in Napa Valley... (Antonio Galloni, Vinous)

Mar 14th, 2017
Michael Sinowitz

Keeps opening revealing more notes. Definite tropical fruit notes, nice medium bodied chard. Subtler than many Napa chards. Good acidity. A very tasty white wine

Keeps opening revealing more notes. Definite tropical fruit notes, nice medium bodied chard. Subtler than many Napa chards. Good acidity. A very tasty white wine

Oct 22nd, 2016
Stefan Dolhain

Bright yellow. Very closed in the nose, discrete white fruit and a hint of flowers. Very tight, high acidity, good fruit concentration and long finish. Built for the long haul, doesn't shine as yet, but everything is there.Patience required. I expect this to be really great with a few years of bottle age. 2014 vintage. Abv. 13,9%. 40 euro.

Bright yellow. Very closed in the nose, discrete white fruit and a hint of flowers. Very tight, high acidity, good fruit concentration and long finish. Built for the long haul, doesn't shine as yet, but everything is there.Patience required. I expect this to be really great with a few years of bottle age. 2014 vintage. Abv. 13,9%. 40 euro.

Oct 14th, 2016
Carter White

Mineral driven, slate and stone, almond, and apple, creamy and intense, slightly bitter on the finish.

Mineral driven, slate and stone, almond, and apple, creamy and intense, slightly bitter on the finish.

Nov 4th, 2022
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

Bright. Little bitter finish

Bright. Little bitter finish

Aug 4th, 2016
Bryan Kesting

This is drinking so well. The Forman Chardonnay is consistently good.

This is drinking so well. The Forman Chardonnay is consistently good.

Jul 4th, 2019
John Svoboda

Nose of lemon, honey and vanilla. Clean, crisp , good acidity and nice balance. Chablis like presentation which is Ric’s trademark. Impressive!

Nose of lemon, honey and vanilla. Clean, crisp , good acidity and nice balance. Chablis like presentation which is Ric’s trademark. Impressive!

May 20th, 2018
Gabriella Flibotte

Rich, oaky

Rich, oaky

Mar 10th, 2018