Forgeron Cellars

The most recent release of Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate affirms the consistent quality of Forgeron Cellars' wines under the direction of winemaker Marie Eve Gilla.

 “These are the finest wines I have tasted to date from this reliable source”.
-The Wine Advocate, August 2011

2007 Forgeron Vinfinity Reserve Blend Rating: 93

…It sports an already complex perfume of sandalwood, exotic spices, violets, incense, black cherry, and blackberry. Medium-bodied, elegant, and intensely flavored…

2008 Forgeron Cellars Merlot Columbia Valley Rating 90+

…Notes of balsam wood, Asian spices, violets, cassis, and black currant compose the bouquet of this structured, medium-bodied, elegant Merlot…

2008 Forgeron Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley Rating: 90

… Notes of cedar, spice box, violets, black cherry cola, cassis and black currant inform the nose of an elegant, racy, relatively forward style of Cabernet. In the glass it reveals savory flavors, excellent volume, enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years, and a lengthy, pure finish…

2008 Forgeron Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon “Klipsun” Vineyard Rating: (94-97)

“One of the finest Cabernets I have tasted from Washington (albeit from a barrel sample) is the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Klipsun Vineyard, sourced from a highly regarded terroir planted in 1984. There are only four barrels (less than 100 cases) of this dense, exceptionally concentrated, beautifully proportioned Cabernet. …

2008 Forgeron Cellars Syrah “Les Collines” Vineyard Rating: 93

… It is more expressive than the Syrah Blend with greater density, concentration, and
succulence of fruit. In the glass it displays outstanding grip, mouth-coating flavors, and superb
strength…

2008 Forgeron Cellars Syrah Columbia Valley Rating: 91

… Smoked meat, game, balsamic, lavender, plum, and blueberry aromas are inviting. In the glass the wine is plush, layered, but with a firm underpinning. The flavors are ripe and succulent, the wine’s balance impeccable….

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