(from a superbly situated 1 ha parcel high on the hill)

cool and restrained aromas of green fruit

but this is fluid and persistent

19% Cabernet Franc

53 ha parcel in Ladoix)

Forman, Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage:2013 (from a superbly situated 1Fragrant black cherry and blackcurrant, wet rocks, pencil shavings, cigar smoke and floral top notes are the prelude to a savoury, beautifully structured wine framed around chalky, ripe tannins and fresh acidity. Ric Forman is not far from celebrating his 50th vintage in Napa Valley, and sums up 2013 as emphatically 'one of the good ones'! His wines represent some of the best value to be found in Napa Valley at this level.