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2008 Forman - Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon - USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley - Red

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USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley

Red Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer Notes

Ric Forman, a legend on the Napa wine scene with his integral role in developing the vineyards of Newton and the great Cabernets of Sterling, established his own brand with a debut 1983 vintage. This first wine exceeded anyone's expectations, and Ric has maintained consistent high rankings for his age-worthy Cabernet and Chardonnay, wines of "finesse" and "elegance." Forman also produces a second... More »

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94
WS 93
WA 91
JR 17.5
IWC 92
Drink Dates
WA: 2010-2025 WS: 2012-2022
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IWC 92
Source International Wine Cellar
Issue Issue 156

Good deep ruby-red. Cool aromas of blueberry, menthol and flowers; smells delicate. Then surprisingly creamy, round and sweet in the mouth, with a faint herbal edge giving shape and verve to the redcurrant and plum fruit. Lovely pliant wine in a rather easygoing style, finishing with smooth tannins. This should be approachable young and age well on its balance.

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JR 17.5
Source Jancis Robinson
Drink Dates 2011-2017

Not that dark crimson. Very interesting, minerally nose. Lovely texture and sweet start is counterbalanced by beautifully judged refreshment on the end. Complete and sybaritic.

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WA 91
Source Wine Advocate
Issue 192
Drink Dates 2010-2025

One of the better values in high end Napa Cabernet, the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Elegant Bordeaux-like aromas of berries, loamy soil, graphite, mocha, black currants and cedar are followed by a medium-bodied, stylish wine with excellent texture, underlying floral notes and a long finish. Nearly as French-like as Napa's Dominus wines, it should age effortlessly for 10-15 years.

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WS 93
Source Wine Spectator
Drink Dates 2012-2022

Tightly wound, firm, dense and concentrated, with a core of dark berry, plum, roasted herb, game meat, graphite, road tar and lead pencil, ending with chewy tannins. Should reward cellaring.

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Community Tasting Notes average score of 94 points based upon 2 reviews

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Author Litig8tr
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 94.699%
Tasted On 02/02/2013

WS tends to underrate great wines and overrate lesser wines. This is a great wine. Very dark and full bodied, with black currants, cola, and coffee. Very well balanced in the mouth with everything in place. But then it explodes on the finish with cinnamon and a really long finish.

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Author tiberite
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Tasted On 11/25/2012
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