Forman Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
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Forman Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
winemaker's notes:
Influenced early on by the wines and winemaking practices of the Bordeaux region of France, I have consistently sought a similar perfection for the wines of Forman Vineyard. If I had to choose two words which embody the character of Forman Vineyard wines they would be finesse and elegance. As the sole proprietor of Forman Vineyard, I have the luxury of personally nurturing the wines during every stage of production – from harvest, through blending, bottling and ageing. In the age of anonymous ownership, this type of hands-on approach to winemaking is growing ever rarer. For me, it is the only way great wines can be crafted and made to share with an appreciative few.
alcohol by volume:
14.8%
critical acclaim:
"The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon appears to have clamped down a bit since I tasted it last year. An unusually up-front, juicy wine from Forman, the 2009 is laced with expressive dark red fruit, flowers, mint, cinnamon, licorice and menthol. There is a softness and suppleness to the 2009 that is impossible not to love. Layers of fruit continue to build on the juicy, silky finish. The 2009 looks to be one of the more accessible wines of the vintage, but it also needs at least several years to lose some of its baby fat and primary notes. The French oak is also a bit prominent, providing one clue as to the wine’s ultimate potential vis-a-vis the monumental 2010. The 2009 is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot and 5% Merlot. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2029. "
95 Points
The Wine Advocate
"Bright dark red. Polite, very pure aromas of cassis, black cherry and spices. Supple on entry, then quite tight in the middle, with bright cherry and raspberry fruit dominating. Fine-grained but not particularly sweet, showing a peppery reserve today. Here the tannins seem drier than those of the 2008. This may be affected by the recent racking. But Ric Forman describes his 2008 cabernet as "plummy and luscious," while the 2009 has "a more nervy backbone and Bordeaux-like tannins."
Rating: 90-92"
92 Points
International Wine Cellar
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