Another killer bottle. 12.5 ABV. Gorgeous, complex aromas of mature but still vibrant plum fruit laced with cigar smoke, tobacco leaf, bell pepper and wet cedar. Rich, seamless palate goes on and on. Still in peak drinking window.
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Heater week; 3/26/2023-4/3/2023 (Chicago, IL): Absolutely awesome old school Napa cabernet, with very much a ripe-vintage old world sensibility to it. The fruit is more Napa though, with its generosity and breadth. Mostly black fruit and pencil shavings with balanced sweetness on the palate. Leathery tannins, a fair bit of acidity. Very much balanced, with just the right amount of pyrazines. Outstanding drinking now, but good bottles of this (like tonight's) should just be reaching maturity now.
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decanted off sediment and acid is a bit high. 30 minutes in, it’s beautiful, vibrant California fruit, tertiary just coming in. Perfect acid and tannin, very nice.
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Beautifully mature while still rich, fresh and vibrant. Typical Forman tobacco, ashy and tar notes with lots of bell pepper intrigue. Fruit is a nice mix of plush and dried plums. Should hold at this level for 5-10 years, and drink beyond that.
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(Forman Cabernet Sauvignon) Very dark red violet color; lifted, mature, tart black currant, smoke nose; tart black currant, tobacco, menthol, green olive, pencil lead palate with structure and medium acidity; medium-plus finish (12.5% alcohol) 92+ points
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2/3/2024 - Nanda wrote: 94 Points
Another killer bottle. 12.5 ABV. Gorgeous, complex aromas of mature but still vibrant plum fruit laced with cigar smoke, tobacco leaf, bell pepper and wet cedar. Rich, seamless palate goes on and on. Still in peak drinking window.
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4/1/2023 - acyso wrote: 93 Points
Heater week; 3/26/2023-4/3/2023 (Chicago, IL): Absolutely awesome old school Napa cabernet, with very much a ripe-vintage old world sensibility to it. The fruit is more Napa though, with its generosity and breadth. Mostly black fruit and pencil shavings with balanced sweetness on the palate. Leathery tannins, a fair bit of acidity. Very much balanced, with just the right amount of pyrazines. Outstanding drinking now, but good bottles of this (like tonight's) should just be reaching maturity now.
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2/18/2023 - Stumptown Steve Likes this wine: 92 Points
this bottle aged gracefully, soft, smooth, elegant and balanced but still vibrant. Have one more so looking forward to retrying in a couple of years.
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8/5/2022 - adnorthup wrote:
decanted off sediment and acid is a bit high. 30 minutes in, it’s beautiful, vibrant California fruit, tertiary just coming in. Perfect acid and tannin, very nice.
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3/27/2022 - Nanda wrote: 93 Points
Beautifully mature while still rich, fresh and vibrant. Typical Forman tobacco, ashy and tar notes with lots of bell pepper intrigue. Fruit is a nice mix of plush and dried plums. Should hold at this level for 5-10 years, and drink beyond that.
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