Ric
Forman has an undying respect for the European traditions in winemaking,
especially those of the Bordelaise. Using classic Bordeaux varietals, he
searches to make a wine with both a sense of place and purpose. He worships the
soils of his vineyards, and believes that the unique combination of terroir is
what keeps his wine honest and soulful. The Forman caves are literally blown
into the earth, and the wines age under the same soil from which they were
born. The vines are sacred; each is handled delicately and with much attention,
and all the fruit is hand harvested and gently sorted and pressed before a
long, cool fermentation and barrel aging.
When you call us and ask for a Napa Cabernet to give as an
important gift or to sock away in your cellar for a special occasion, we're apt
to recommend Forman.
Forman's 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is fabulous. Rich and
beautifully layered in the glass, the 2017 has gorgeous depth and a touch of
exoticism that is so appealing. Ripe red berry fruit, floral overtones and a
touch of spice are all laced together. Just bottled, the 2017 is super
impressive, even in the early going. This is an especially racy style for Ric
Forman, and yet he clearly got every ounce of potential out of the year.
