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Accolade Year | Rating Source | Brand | Wine | Vintage | Rating | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | Jeb Dunnuck | Forgeron Cellars | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2019 | 90 | Violets, perfumed red and blue fruits, sappy herbs, and exotic flower notes all emerge from the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, a juicy, medium-bodied, elegant, satisfying Cabernet Sauvignon to drink over the coming 7-8 years. |
2023 | Jeb Dunnuck | Anvil by Forgeron | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2018 | 93 | Based on 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Petit Verdot, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley has a deep purple hue as well as a beautiful array of red and black currants, tobacco, lead pencil, and new leather. Pure, medium to full-bodied, seamless, and incredibly elegant, it's a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from the Columbia Valley that readers will love. |
2023 | Wine Enthusiast | Forgeron Cellars | Mourvèdre | 2020 | 90 | |
2023 | Wine Enthusiast | Anvil by Forgeron | Syrah | 2020 | 90 | |
2023 | Wine Enthusiast | Anvil by Forgeron | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2018 | 90 | |
2023 | Wine Enthusiast | Anvil by Forgeron | Proprietary Blend | 2019 | 91 | Cellar Selection |
2023 | Wine Enthusiast | Anvil by Forgeron | Chardonnay | 2021 | 92 | Editor's Choice |
2023 | Vinous | Anvil by Forgeron | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2018 | 90 | The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Dionysus Vineyard wafts up from the glass with a lovely and spicy mix of peppery black raspberry, grilled sage and hints of sour citrus. This is silky smooth with depths of dark red fruits carried across a core of zesty acidity. It finishes with decent length but also energy, remaining potent yet wickedly fresh.
From: Against All Odds: Washington State's 2020s and 2019s (March 2023) |
2023 | Vinous | Forgeron Cellars | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2019 | 90 | The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is spicy in the glass, blending crushed raspberries with nuances of sage and wildflowers. This is a soft yet juicy stule with tart red berries and mineral tones lifted by brisk acidity. Grippy tannins are left to linger through the long and dramatic finale as nuances of blueberry and sweet herbs resonate on. |
2023 | Vinous | Forgeron Cellars | Mourvèdre | 2020 | 91 | Musky medicinal raspberry and peppery wild hers form a spicy bouquet as the 2020 Mourvèdre Heart of the Hill Vineyard opens in the glass. It's soft and round on the palate, with motivating acidity and a sweet mix of red and blue fruit. The cheeks are left puckered with tension throughout the finale as rosy florals slowly fad. This juicy Mourvèdre really aims to please and will provide a lot of satisfaction after only a short stay in the cellar.
From: Against All Odds: Washington State's 2020s and 2019s (March 2023) |
2021 | Vinous / Tanzer | Forgeron Cellars | Cabernet Franc | 2019 | 92 | The 2019 Cabernet Franc Estate shows off nice herbal aromatics, with a core of black fruit flavors and salty undertones on the palate. This is seriously good to consumer even so young. |
2021 | Vinous / Tanzer | Forgeron Cellars | Grenache | 2019 | 91 | Quite forward and juicy, the 2019 Grenache Boushey Vineyard reveals pretty guava, cranberry and teaberry tones on the palate, with orange rind and rose water underpinnings. The sense of freshness keeps everything togethr nicely. Best consumed over the next five to seven years. |
2021 | Vinous / Tanzer | Forgeron Cellars | Syrah | 2019 | 91 | Sourced from the famed Boushey vineyard in the Yakima Valley, the 2019 Syrah delivers smoky and savory accents alongside a great core of ripe dark fruits. This is already quite nicely evolved, so consume over the next sever or so years. |
2021 | Vinous / Tanzer | Forgeron Cellars | Chardonnay | 2018 | 92 | Well-balanced and highly viscous, the 2018 Chardonnay by Forgeron is a fantastic bottling with good cellaring potential. On the nose, it takes on layers of baking-spice-dusted brioche alongside banana and roasted pineapple. Silky-textured throughout the drinking experience, this finishes very long with stony minerals and vanilla crème brûlee. Enjoy this glorious wine over the next eight-plus years. |
2021 | Vinous / Tanzer | Forgeron Cellars | Malbec | 2018 | 92 | Heady and rich, the 2018 Malbec offers generous Arabica bean, blueberry compote and dark chocolate flavors on the palate. Full-bodied yet showing great poise, this generous and polished effort is already nicely evolved and will provide drinking enjoyment over the next decade. |
2021 | Vinous / Tanzer | Forgeron Cellars | Zinfandel | 2018 | 91 | Sourced from the Alder Ridge vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills, the 2018 Zinfandel delivers nicely balanced red fruit flavors and plenty o flip-smacking acidity on the palate. Forward, juicy and unpretentious. Enjoy this over the next several years. |
2021 | Vinous / Tanzer | Forgeron Cellars | Barbera | 2018 | 91 | The 2018 Barbera shows off ripe huckleberry and black tea tones that meld with salty and stony underscurrent on the palate. Enjoy this well-structured Barbera over the next several years. |
2021 | Vinous / Tanzer | Forgeron Cellars | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2018 | 91 | Sourced from this outstanding vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with Earl Grey tea, baking spickes and mocha scents. The plush palate delivers rich dark fruit flavors alongside sagebrush and espresso bean undercurrents. |
2021 | Vinous / Tanzer | Forgeron Cellars | Mourvedre | 2019 | 92 | The inky 2019 Mourvedre Heart of the Hill Vineyard exudes class, presenting a soft mouthfeel and layers of Asian spice, tobacco leaf and white-pepper-dusted brisket on the palate. Medium to full-bodied with good finesse. Enjoy this beautiful effort over the next seven years. |
2021 | Vinous / Tanzer | Forgeron Cellars | Pink Rabbits Rosé | 2020 | 90 | Fresh, vibrant and seriously good, the 202 Rosé of Syrah Pink Rabbits delivers gobs of tension with pretty red fruits and orange zest underpinnings. Enjoy now. |
2022 | Jeb Dunnuck | Forgeron Cellars | Cabernet Franc | 2019 | 90 | Leading off the reds, the 2019 Cabernet Franc Equinox Vineyard is rock solid, with classic darker currant and black cherry fruits as well as leafy herbs, tobacco, and chocolate aromatics. It's rich, medium to full-bodied, has supple tannins, and a great finish. |
2022 | Jeb Dunnuck | ANVIL by Forgeron | Syrah | 2019 | 93 | The 2019 Syrah ANVIL Boushey Vineyard is all Syrah and spent 17 months in one-third new French oak. Its deep purple hue is followed by a Northern Rhône-like bouquet of ripe black cherries, blackberries, smoked game, iron, and peppery herbs. It's another medium to full-bodied, balanced, nicely textured Syrah from this estate that has tons of class. It's terrific today with a decant and should easily evolve for 10-15 years in cold cellars. |
2022 | Jeb Dunnuck | ANVIL by Forgeron | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2019 | 93 | Blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, chocolate, and baking spice notes all emerge from the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon ANVIL Dionysus Vineyard Block 11, a powerful, medium to full-bodied, ripe, sexy Cabernet Sauvignon with quality tannins, a broad, expansive mouthfeel, and a great finish. It's another wine from this estate that has plenty of up-front appeal (particularly with a decant) yet will evolve gracefully and have a good 15+ years of prime drinking. |
2022 | Jeb Dunnuck | ANVIL by Forgeron | Proprietary Blend | 2019 | 91 | The 2019 Proprietary Blend Anvil Minnick Hills Vineyard checks in as a kitchen sink-like blend of Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc that spent 17 months in 35% new barrels. This spicy, peppery, herbal effort has lots of darker currant and red plum fruits, notes of green tobacco, cedar, and baking chocolate, medium to full body, ripe tannins, and a good finish. Give bottles 2-3 years and enjoy over the following decade. |
2022 | Jeb Dunnuck | Forgeron Cellars | Syrah | 2019 | 92 | Co-fermented with 6% Viognier and coming from a great site in the Yakima Valley, the 2019 Syrah Boushey Vineyard sports a deep purple hue to go with terrific aromatics of blackberries, cracked pepper, mulberries, candied violets, and hints of game. This medium to full-bodied, elegant, layered Syrah has remarkable purity, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's well worth seeking out and will have 10-15 years of overall longevity. |
2022 | Jeb Dunnuck | Forgeron Cellars | Viognier | 2019 | 89 | Brought up in a mix of neutral barrels and tank, the 2021 Viognier Francisca's Vineyard offers a light gold hue as well as a ripe, juicy, yet classic Viognier style in its orange blossom, honeyed peach, and minty herb-like aromas and flavors. It's nicely textured, balanced, has terrific purity, and a great finish. It's geared for the dinner table and best drunk over the coming year or so. |
2022 | Seattle Wine Awards | Forgeron Cellars | Secret Woods Sparkling Extended Tardive | 2019 | 90 | |
2022 | Seattle Wine Awards | Forgeron Cellars | Syrah | 2019 | 96 | |
2022 | Seattle Wine Awards | Forgeron Cellars | BlackSmith Blanc | 2019 | 94 | |
2022 | James Suckling | Forgeron Cellars | BlackSmith Blanc | 2019 | 91 | Aromas of fresh tropical and stone fruit. Medium-to full-bodied with a hint of caramelized character to the ripe fruit. Approachable in its complexity. 67% viognier and 33% rossanne. Drink now. Screw cap. |
2022 | James Suckling | Forgeron Cellars | Grenache | 2019 | 90 | Aromas of ripe strawberry, raspberry and cranberry. Medium-bodied with silky tannins. Soft and juicy on the palate. Easygoing. Drink now. |
2022 | James Suckling | Forgeron Cellars | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2018 | 91 | Aromas of dried herbs, anise and blackcurrants. Full-bodied with chewy tannins. Fresh and juicy palate with a powdery finish. Drink now. |
2022 | James Suckling | Forgeron Cellars | Syrah | 2019 | 92 | Smoke and crushed fruit on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with earthy, mineral character. Spiced as well, with noes of cardamom, coriander and fennel see. Smoke comes back towards the end. Drink now. |
2022 | James Suckling | Forgeron Cellars | Mourvédre | 2019 | 92 | Lovely aromas of red licorice, redcurrant and suede. Medium-to full-bodied with refreshing tannins. Very good depth and presence on the palate. Flavorful and succulent. Charming black-tea character. Drink now. |
2022 | James Suckling | Forgeron Cellars | Cabernet Franc | 2019 | 91 | Aromas of black cherry, lingonberry and toasted sage. Full-bodied with gentle tannins. Well balanced with a hint of bark grounding the plump fruit. Drink now. |
2022 | James Suckling | ANVIL by Forgeron | Chardonnay | 2019 | 92 | Very mineral on the nose. Medium-bodied with that strong, stony-mineral character continuing onto the palate. Dried herbs, pears and lemons, too. Really interesting. Drink or hold. |
2022 | James Suckling | ANVIL by Forgeron | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2017 | 93 | Aromas of rose water, blackberry and red licorice. Full-bodied with lovely richness and depth. Grippy tannins. Dark-fruited with a floral twinge. Good length, too. Drink or hold. |
2022 | James Suckling | ANVIL by Forgeron | Syrah | 2018 | 93 | Lush fruit, cooking spice and fresh coffee on the nose. Full-bodied with velvety tannins. There is very good focus and balance here, between the deep, ripe fruit, cocoa powder and dried-floral notes. Succinct and sleek. Drink now. |
2022 | James Suckling | ANVILby Forgeron | Proprietary Blend | 2019 | 93 | Aromas of dried flowers, blackcurrants, blackberries and cured meat. Full-bodied with slightly chewy tannins and wet-mineral character. There is good balance between the herbal and dark-fruit notes. The tannins are well structured and let the palate fade steadily and slowly. 27% malbec, 20% merlot, 20% cabernet sauvignon, 20% petit verdot and 13% cabernet franc. Drink or hold. |
2020 | Jeb Dunnuck | ANVIL by Forgeron | Syrah | 2017 | 91+ | All Syrah from the Boushey Vineyard, aged in one-third new French oak, the 2017 Syrah Boushey Vineyard Birdhouse Block has a ripe, opulent bouquet of cassis, toasted spice, licorice, ground pepper, and graphite. This medium to full-bodied effort has loads of pure fruit, some chewy yet ripe tannins, plenty of mid-palate oomph, and a great finish. Give it a year or two and it should evolve nicely for 7-8 years. |
2020 | Vinous / Tanzer | ANVIL by Forgeron | Syrah | 2017 | 88+ | Bright, dark ruby. Brooding, slightly medicinal aromas of kirsch, blackberry, menthol, dark chocolate and wild mountain herbs. Dense but alive on entry, then nicely concentrated but a bit unrefined in the middle palate, showing a faint herbal edge to its simple dark berry flavors. Not bad but a little one-dimensional. I wanted more depth, ripeness and flavor interest. Slightly tart on the back end, and a little drier than the 2018 Boushey Vineyard Syrah. Will this unwind with bottle aging? |
2020 | Tasting Panel Magazine | ANVIL by Forgeron | Chardonnay | 2018 | 94 | This is an old-vine Wente clone block planted in chalky, stony soil. Aged for 17 months in French oak, it offers a perfume of lemon blossom, melon and Italian herbs. An unctuousness persists on the palate, with unique notes of lychee, cinnamon, oregano and blue flowers. Granny Smith apple forges its way through an orange-caramel coated finish. |
2020 | Tasting Panel Magazine | ANVIL by Forgeron | Syrah | 2017 | 94 | Haunting aromas and flavors go so deep for this high elevation, 18-month French oak-aged Syrah. An inky well of tar, bacon fat, tobacco and red fruit are mirrored on nose and palate. Graphite lines the mouth, with a dot of black pepper. Tannins are pronounced and texturally rich with a slight chalkiness & salinity licks the tongue on the finish. This is what we love about this varietal, and in its second vintage, it keeps us wanting more. |
2020 | Jeb Dunnuck | ANVIL by Forgeron | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2015 | 93 | |
2020 | Jeb Dunnuck | ANVIL by Forgeron | Proprietary Blend | 2017 | 93 | Tobacco, damp earth, truffle, and assorted chocolaty black fruits emerge from the 2017 Proprietary Blend Minnick Hills Vineyard, and it's medium to full-bodied, has a round, silky texture, solid underlying structure, and an exceptional finish. It's going to benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and keep for 10-15 years in cold cellars. The blend is 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38%, Malbec, and 16% Merlot, all from a site in Walla Walla, that spent 16 months in 20% new French oak. |
2020 | Robert Parker | ANVIL by Forgeron | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2016 | 92 | Blended with 11% Petit Verdot, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Anvil Dionysus Vineyard offers a generous and chocolaty nose of black berry reduction, smoked plum, black cherry skin, elegant oak tones, purple flowers and hints o spice, currant and cassis. Full-bodied, the wine is firm with a structured palate that offers lifting tannins and succulent acidity and evolves over a long, lingering finish. The wine rested fro 28 months in all French oak, 44% brand new. Over 2,400 bottles were produced. |
2020 | Wine Enthusiast | Forgeron Cellars | Syrah | 2018 | 92 | Editor's Choice |
2020 | Robert Parker | ANVIL by Forgeron | Proprietary Blend | 2017 | 92 | A blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Malbec and 16% Merlot from the Minnick Hills vineyard, the 2017 Anvil Proprietary Blend offers a red-fruited nose with aromas of dark cherry and black raspberry with red plum tones over sof red and purple flowers. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is balanced with a thoughtful amount of oak to lift the mid-palate before ending with fine-grained tannins that linger on the finish. The wine aged for 15 month in all French oak, 40% new. |
2020 | Wine Enthusiast | ANVIL by Forgeron | Proprietary Blend | 2017 | 92 | |
2020 | Wine Enthusiast | ANVIL by Forgeron | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2016 | 91 | |
2020 | Wine Enthusiast | Forgeron Cellars | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2016 | 91 | Editor's Choice |
2020 | Wine Enthusiast | ANVIL by Forgeron | Chardonnay | 2018 | 91 | |
2020 | Jeb Dunnuck | Forgeron Cellars | Chardonnay | 2017 | 91 | The 2017 Chardonnay is a rocking value. Classic Chardonnay notes of ripe apple, white flowers, and spice all emerge from the glass and it's medium-bodied, has terrific purity, and a clean, classy finish. Brought up in 39% new French oak, with the balance in neutral barrels, drink it over the coming 2-3 years. |
2020 | Jeb Dunnuck | Forgeron Cellars | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2017 | 90 | All Cabernet Sauvignon from the Seven Hills and Minnick Hills vineyards, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon reveals a ruby/plum color as well as attractive notes of jammy blackberries, red currants, graphite, dried earth, and cedar wood. Nicely textured, medium-bodied, and with ripe yet certainly present tannins, it's going to benefit from a year or two of bottle age and drink well for a decade. You get a serious, age-worthy Cabernet for not much buck. |
2020 | Wine Enthusiast | Forgeron Cellars | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2017 | 90 | Editor's Choice |
2020 | Robert Parker | ANVIL by Forgeron | Chardonnay | 2018 | 90 | Coming from the old-vine Wente block of the French Creek vineyard in Yakima, the 2018 Chardonnay Anvil offers seductive aromas of toasted nuts, baked apples, sweet lemon and pear drop, with dusty white citrus blossoms and subtle oak tones. Medium-bodied, the wine is round on the palate with no hard edges, displaying a balanced structure and lingering with a thoughtful finish. The wine rested for 10 months in all Burgundian French oak barrels, 38% first fill. Just over 320 cases were produced. |
2020 | Jeb Dunnuck | ANVIL by Forgeron | Chardonnay | 2018 | 90 | The 2018 Chardonnay French Creek Vineyard Old Wente Block sports a vivid gold color as well as a medium-bodied, balanced, lively style backed up with notes of Meyer lemons, white flowers, and chalky minerality. It has a kiss of background oak and is a balanced, impeccably made Chardonnay. It too should drink nicely for 2-3 years. |
2020 | Wine Enthusiast | Forgeron Cellars | Chardonnay | 2017 | 90 | Editor's Choice |
2020 | Wine Enthusiast | Forgeron Cellars | Otherworldly Chardonnay | 2019 | 90 | |
2020 | Vinous / Tanzer | Forgeron Cellars | Syrah | 2018 | 90 | Bright dark ruby. Musky blackberry, dark plum, mocha and spice box aromas, plus notes of dark chocolate and spiced meat. Supple and nicely intense, with sweet chocolatey oak complementing dark fruit and mineral flavors. Most impressive today on the palate-staining back end, which features substantial but fine-grained tannins and serious rising length. Not quite floral but shows a light touch to go with its concentration and restrained sweetness. Very dark fruit in character and quite youthful. |
2020 | Wine Enthusiast | Forgeron Cellars | Viognier | 2019 | 90 | |
2021 | Wine&Spirits Magazine | Forgeron Cellars | Mourvedre | 2018 | 92 | Featured in Year's Best US Syrah & Rhône Variety Red Blends |
2021 | Wine&Spirits Magazine | Forgeron Cellars | Grenache | 2018 | 92 | Featured in Year's Best US Syrah & Rhône Variety Red Blends |
2021 | Wine & Spirits Magazine | Forgeron Cellars | Secret Woods Sparkling Chardonnay | 2019 | 90 | Featured in Year's Best Sparkling Wines (August 2021) |
2021 | Wine Enthusiast | ANVIL by Forgeron | Proprietary Blend | 2018 | 91 | |
2021 | Wine Enthusiast | Forgeron Cellars | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2018 | 91 | Editor's Choice |
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