{"product_id":"forman-cabernet-sauvignon-2013","title":"Forman Cabernet Sauvignon 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003eForman Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 is a flagship Napa Valley wine from one of California’s true legends, Ric Forman. Inspired by Bordeaux but unmistakably Californian in power and energy, it combines Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec for added depth and complexity. Crafted from fruit grown on Forman Vineyard and built in a classic, old-school style, this is a wine with real pedigree and serious aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the wine shows a deep, dark purple colour that hints at its concentration. The nose is layered and expressive, with cassis, blackcurrant, sweet tobacco, leather, lavender, sage, and a subtle touch of eucalyptus. \n\nThe palate is rich and focused, opening with flavours of blueberry, blackberry, truffle, forest floor, and a faint trace of anise. It has the structure, intensity, and freshness of a great Bordeaux-style Cabernet, but with a little more Californian drive and concentration. While already impressive, this wine has the backbone to evolve beautifully for many years and can comfortably age for 15 years or more, with the potential for even longer development in a good cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForman Vineyard in Napa Valley provides the fruit for this wine, with a Bordeaux-inspired blend assembled in very small quantities. The grapes are harvested by hand and sorted within 30 minutes, ensuring only the best fruit enters production. The wine is then aged for 20 months in new French oak in Ric Forman’s deep underground cellars, about 10 levels below ground, a process that adds polish, structure, and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Cabernet Sauvignon calls for equally serious food, such as grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, venison, or truffle-based dishes. It also works beautifully with aged hard cheeses and rich mushroom dishes. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant for at least 1–2 hours if drinking young to allow the wine to fully раскры its aromas and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRic Forman is one of Napa Valley’s most respected pioneers, with a winemaking career dating back to 1966. Before founding Forman Vineyard in 1983, he worked at leading names including Robert Mondavi and Newton, and over the decades he became known for being ahead of his time in both vineyard and cellar. His wines are admired for their classic style, precision, and longevity, and his Cabernet Sauvignon has earned legendary status as one of the great values in Napa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forman Cabernet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122410201330,"sku":"FW-2534","price":106.93,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/1_2_4030.png?v=1777475909","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/forman-cabernet-sauvignon-2013","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}