2018 | Forman Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley 3L Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils 50% of the wine matured

50% of the wine matured in 2

crisp note

The palate shows notes of quince and marzipan with honeysuckle and a hint of black pepper spice

which create an impressive opening

zesty phenolics and a distinct light-footedness make this supremely balanced and juicy

2018 | Forman Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley 3L Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils 50% of the wine maturedThe 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is silky and elegant, with lovely aromatic presence and impeccable balance. Sweet tobacco, cedar, dried flowers and mint all give this mid weight Cabernet lovely complexity and nuance. The 2018 has shut down since I tasted it last year, but that is not surprising given the style here. Today, bright acids give the 2018 energy, tension and a good deal of precision. Those qualities should help the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon age