Forman, Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions earth and tar flavors highlight

earth and tar flavors highlight this suave

One of my favorite wines

but it is the wine’s silkiness that elevates it into the realm of the truly sublime

all wrapped in a very firm and explosively long finish

supported by sophisticated tannins and simply gorgeous purity of expression on the terrifically long finish

Forman, Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions earth and tar flavors highlightFragrant black cherry and blackcurrant, wet rocks, pencil shavings, cigar smoke and floral top notes are the prelude to a savoury, beautifully structured wine framed around chalky, ripe tannins and fresh acidity. Ric Forman is not far from celebrating his 50th vintage in Napa Valley, and sums up 2013 as emphatically 'one of the good ones'! His wines represent some of the best value to be found in Napa Valley at this level.