Forman Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

This 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is dense, pliant and wonderfully expressive. Ric Forman's wines are always on the restrained side, but the 2015 packs a good bit of punch.

Tasting Notes - The Forman 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, which originated from yields half of what is typically normal, is a mix of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon followed by generally Cabernet Franc and small amounts of Petit Verdot and Merlot. This wine, which is barrel still, shows lovely blueberry and dark raspberry notes with some licorice, truffle, and forest. The wine has a thick ruby/purple shading, medium to full body, a Bordeaux-like structure but with awesome vitality, richness, and purity. It should drink well for the next 15-20 years at least.

Blend - Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

The Producer - Forman Vineyard was founded in 1983 and is located at the base of Howell Mountain, which overlooks the town of St. Helena. They produce 2000 cases of both Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. The grapes are grown of three of the estate's vineyards, two are on the mountain above and one is on the valley floor of the Rutherford Bench appellation.