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We are excited to offer this beautiful library vintage from the exceptional 2018 vintage. Near perfect growing conditions made this a dream harvest. Ric highlights that the replanted vines had just reached 20 years of age this vintage, and there is impressive complexity and elegance. Oak use, per usual, was restrained with a mix of 60% new and 40% once used French barrels for 22 months. The final blend is 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, and 3% Merlot and offers an impressive tension of power and grace. Violets, cedar, and spice lead to a mouth-filling palate of cassis and vanilla.
Forman Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
The positioning of Forman Vineyard above an ancient riverbed was particularly beneficial in the lush rain-filled 2019 vintage. The gravelly earth offered great draining ability, drawing the roots deeply into the earth in search of nutrients. The cooling effect of the rainfall also offered late ripening and plenty of time for development of ripeness in this truly spectacular vintage. Harvest took place over the course of nearly a month between September 21 and October 15. Ric opted for 75% new French oak, 25% once used and a final blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 9% Merlot.
Forman Napa Valley Chardonnay 2023
There are wines we respect, and then there are wines we downright crave. At the mention of this wine, we can already begin to taste it and salivate at the thought. 2023, destined to be one of the classic Napa vintages, produced an exceptionally mineral-driven wine. This was our longest growing season on record in 20 years, so complexity is profound. The Chardonnay grapes were whole cluster pressed and fermented in Burgundy barrels, 20% of which were new. The wine was subsequently left on lees for 7 months with malolactic fermentation inhibited for ultimate freshness. Crisp green apple, sensational minerality, and bruleed pineapple are hallmarks of this bottling.
About Forman Vineyard
In an era of celebrity winemakers and ever-expanding projects, a few truly talented winemakers continue to craft extraordinary wines quietly, outside the spotlight. These are the wines the Napa Valley wine community is always talking about- the ones we’ll look back on as timeless classics that once flew under the radar. Ric Forman is one of those names. He began his winemaking journey in the 1960s while still studying fermentation sciences, working at Stony Hill and Robert Mondavi. He later spent time in Europe learning traditional techniques while helping to develop Sterling Vineyards and, later, Newton. In 1978, driven to realize his own vision, Ric founded Forman Vineyard at the base of Howell Mountain. Today, his wines remain small-batch, elegant, and consistently overdeliver.
Explore FormanSpecial Priced Mixed 3-Pack
1 bottle of each of the following is included in this Special Priced 3-Pack:
Forman Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018- Library OfferingWe are excited to offer this beautiful library vintage from the exceptional 2018 vintage. Near perfect growing conditions made this a dream harvest. Ric highlights that the replanted vines had just reached 20 years of age this vintage, and there is impressive complexity and elegance. Oak use, per usual, was restrained with a mix of 60% new and 40% once used French barrels for 22 months. The final blend is 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, and 3% Merlot and offers an impressive tension of power and grace. Violets, cedar, and spice lead to a mouth-filling palate of cassis and vanilla.
Forman Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
The positioning of Forman Vineyard above an ancient riverbed was particularly beneficial in the lush rain-filled 2019 vintage. The gravelly earth offered great draining ability, drawing the roots deeply into the earth in search of nutrients. The cooling effect of the rainfall also offered late ripening and plenty of time for development of ripeness in this truly spectacular vintage. Harvest took place over the course of nearly a month between September 21 and October 15. Ric opted for 75% new French oak, 25% once used and a final blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 9% Merlot.
Forman Napa Valley Chardonnay 2023
There are wines we respect, and then there are wines we downright crave. At the mention of this wine, we can already begin to taste it and salivate at the thought. 2023, destined to be one of the classic Napa vintages, produced an exceptionally mineral-driven wine. This was our longest growing season on record in 20 years, so complexity is profound. The Chardonnay grapes were whole cluster pressed and fermented in Burgundy barrels, 20% of which were new. The wine was subsequently left on lees for 7 months with malolactic fermentation inhibited for ultimate freshness. Crisp green apple, sensational minerality, and bruleed pineapple are hallmarks of this bottling.
About Forman Vineyard
In an era of celebrity winemakers and ever-expanding projects, a few truly talented winemakers continue to craft extraordinary wines quietly, outside the spotlight. These are the wines the Napa Valley wine community is always talking about- the ones we’ll look back on as timeless classics that once flew under the radar. Ric Forman is one of those names. He began his winemaking journey in the 1960s while still studying fermentation sciences, working at Stony Hill and Robert Mondavi. He later spent time in Europe learning traditional techniques while helping to develop Sterling Vineyards and, later, Newton. In 1978, driven to realize his own vision, Ric founded Forman Vineyard at the base of Howell Mountain. Today, his wines remain small-batch, elegant, and consistently overdeliver.
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- AppellationNapa Valley