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Forth 2003 La Rousse Syrah (Dry Creek Valley)
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- $22
Even at four-plus years, this interesting Syrah needs a little more time to show its best because, while it’s very good now, it’s tight in tannins that shut the palate down. Decanting will help, and so will big, rich foods such as duck and lamb. But the cherry, blackberry, white pepper and sweet leather flavors will blossom after 2008, and the wine should hold and…
— S.H.
(2/1/2008)
Forth 2004 La Rousse Vineyard Syrah (Dry Creek Valley)
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- $24
Easily worth the price for its luxurious texture, fine structure and intricate layers of flavor. Dry and softly tannic, the wine shows complex notes of blackberries, cherries, pomegranates, chocolate, coffee, leather, black pepper and anise. Now through 2010.
— S.H.
(3/1/2009)
Forth 2002 All Boys Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley)
- $18
Here’s a nice Cab that’s easy to like for its ripe berry, chocolate, olive and herb flavors and rich, smooth texture, yet it has a fancy complexity that will translate to a fine dinner. Drink now for the sheer exuberance of youth.
— S.H.
(10/1/2005)
Forth 2007 All Boys Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley)
- $25
A really good Cabernet that shows elegance and class, and this is a good price for it. Dry and rich in tannins, it has waves of blackberries, black currants, herbs, violets and smoky cedar, and is reminiscent of a good Bordeaux.
— S.H.
(2/1/2010)
Forth 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley)
- $28
This is one of the ripest, least earthy Dry Creek Cabs I’ve ever had. It’s quite a lush wine, forward in juicy black cherry and cassis flavors, yet complex, with real depth and length to the finish. Drink now.
— S.H.
(5/1/2006)
Forth 2001 Syrah (Dry Creek Valley)
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- $25
From an estate vineyard on the west side, this is a jammy wine, sweet in cherry and blackcurrant fruit, with a subtle overlay of toast. It’s quite dry, and finishes with a scour of tannins. Good now, in a robust way, and should hold for 5-7 years.
— S.H.
(5/31/2005)
Forth 2005 Rebecca's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley)
- $38
This dry, spicy wine shows the rustic, rugged quality that often accompanies Dry Creek Cabs. It has the briary texture of a Zinfandel, but with Cabernet’s classic blackberry and black currant profile. Drink now–2012.
— S.H.
(2/1/2010)
Forth 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley)
- $30
Actually a single-vineyard Cab. Doesn’t merit as good a score as Forth’s less expensive ’02 All Boys Cab because of the astringent tannins, which rob it of instant appeal. Might age, but it’s a gamble.
— S.H.
(10/1/2005)
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