One of a trilogy of my favorite producers from Napa Valley (the other two being Togni and Dunn). The 2004 is hitting on all cylinders now. Double decanted and aerated in decanter for 2 hours. Modest amount of fine grained sediment.
14.6% abv.
76% Cabernet Sauvignon (79% Grande Roche, 21% Thorevilos)
10% Cabernet Franc (100% Grande Roche)
7% Petit Verdot (100% Grande Roche)
7% Merlot (100% Grande Roche)
Aged 21 months in 70% new and 30% two year old Bordeaux barrels
Savory complexity with an extended and highly pleasing finish. Burnished, sweet tannins provide a signature dusty mouthfeel that I love in these wines. Blackberry, cassis, lead pencil, olive. Delicate floral and herb influenced nose. This is a wine that lights up smiles around the table with nods of appreciation at what can be achieved in Napa Valley by one of the Maestro's. Paired beautifully with wood fire grilled filet mignon.
From Antonio Galloni....
"The core vineyard for the Forman Cabernet is the estate vineyard, which is on the St. Helena border......Ric Forman also co-owns the lease on Thorevilos (but not the physical piece of land) with David Abreu. In some vintages, Forman takes fruit from Thorevilos, in others he does not. The main issue is that the market price of Thorevilos fruit is very high, certainly much higher than Forman's modest bottle price should theoretically allow. The Rutherford vineyard is Star, and that is where the Chardonnay is sourced..."
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