1983 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon

Community Tasting Notes (7) Avg Score: 93.4 points

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  11/9/2023 - Oenecnist wrote:

  Bought 6b from Davis and Co auction 26+ years ago for 30-/b after all commissions and taxes; this is #4. Top shoulder fill. Solid cork, fully stained, a bit damp. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Dark purple (no amber); rich mature blackcurrants, hint of olive, hint of oak; mature dark fruits that held well for an hour+ with a bit of fruit fade toward the end; very good mouthfeel. Delicious! I enjoyed this in the years shortly after purchase and then lost track of it but uncovered it recently. It is among the tastiest 40-yo red wines I've tasted; certainly glat to have two more. Stored horizontally in a dark basement with good humidity since purchase. Quality/age/price: Outstanding-.

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  3/9/2023 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Medium-deep, dark garnet in color with slight clearing at the edges. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blackberries & plums with overtones of floral & earthy/dusty notes & classic cigar box notes of cedar & tobacco, leather, herbs, mint/anise, spices, minerals & a hint of vanilla/oak. Full bodied with very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blackberries & black plums with herbs, spices, minerals & a hint of vanilla/oak. Long lingering smooth finish. Drinks quite well at present & at 40 years of age, it is at its peak of development although it may hold here for a few more years. However, I doubt any further development would occur with additional aging, so drink up. Fill was in lower neck; cork was stained 3/4 up but intact. An amazing wine!

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  6/11/2022 - Burgundy Al wrote: flawed

  Jim's Retirement Party (Libertyville, IL): Well past its peak, nowhere near the quality level of a bottle tasted two years ago.

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  6/28/2020 - Burgundy Al wrote: 93 Points

  In vertical. Eucalyptus and mint aromas to start with so much dense black fruit that’s aging gracefully. Layered, complex and wonderfully fresh.

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  11/9/2019 - Nanda wrote: 94 Points

  45th Birthday Celebration (Chez Nanda): Wow, I love Forman Cabs, but have never had the '83 before. This is signature Forman with that intense tar component. Fruit is still forward and rich with plenty of structure. In a great spot now and should hold just fine for 10+ years.

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