Winemaker Notes
Notes of cherries and plums on the nose with a hint of sage and spices. The mouth is round with a very balanced sweetness, lush with velvety tannins. The finish lingers with notes of dark chocolate, barbecue, spice, and ends very round and broad. The 2015 Forward Kidd Red Wine is a very rich and pleasant wine; very enjoyable to drink.
Blend: 47% Petite Sirah, 19% Mouvedre, 17% Syrah, 17% Malbec
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Currant, orange zest, coffee and chocolate on the nose with a hint of dried mushroom. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, well integrated tannins. Balanced fruit and savory notes. Drink or hold.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2015 Merryvale Forward Kidd shows why red blends have become popular in recent years. TASTING NOTES: This wine shows pleasing berry-like aromas and flavors, as well as an accent of pencil lead. Serve it with a rosemary and garlic-infused, roast leg of lamb. (Tasted: July 28, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.