Recent Press and Reviews

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Goldschmidt Vineyard 2001 Game Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Classic Napa Valley flavors with a lean entry, lots of black cherry in the mouth, and a thick, layered taste that needs aeration or a few years in the bottle.

92 points HOT BUY

Goldschmidt Vineyard 1999 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
"The Single Vineyard Selection differs from the Forefathers label despite sharing a vineyard source. This wine comes from a parcel with more gravel in the soil and is aged seven months longer in barrel. Smooth, rich and creamy, it shows intense anise, chocolate, currant, sage and mocha flavors. Gains intensity and depth with aeration, finishing with firm tannins."

93 points

Goldschmidt Vineyard 1999 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
"Smooth, lush and intense with plum, blackberry, chocolate and spice; dense, velvety and long with balance and finesse."

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Forefathers 2004 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Zealand
More tropical fruit than gooseberry, but with attractive lime/grapefruit; a dry wine (unlike many with residual sugar), and a classic match with fish or mild cheeses.

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Forefathers 2002 Shiraz McLaren Vale Australia
Wonderful fruit aroma of cherry/plum, with notes of clove, spice and a solid core of fruit and great acidity. A stellar Australian red from a great wine maker. Best now with rich meat dishes.

89 points

Forefathers 2002 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Zealand
"Bright and juicy, lively with citrusy acidity, but not overly so, offering pear and guava notes as the flavors linger effectively."

88 points

Forefathers 2002 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Zealand
"Forward and stylish with gooseberry fruit, grass, turmeric spice and soft, lush floral components; smooth, rich and mellow."

94 points HOT WINE

Forefathers 2001 Shiraz McLaren Vale Australia
"New Zealand born Nick Goldschmidt, winemaker at Simi in California, and his New Zealand-born wife started this label as a home for their California Cabernet, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and this stunning Shiraz. It’s extraordinary rich and spicy, dripping with ultraripe blueberry, plum and currant fruit that lasts and lasts on the plush finish, polished but powerful. You could spend several times as much and not get nearly the kick."

94 points TOP TEN PICK

Forefathers 2001 Shiraz McLaren Vale Australia
"Dark and dense with great intensity and lovely blackberry fruit, sweet, ripe and concentrated; smooth and long with stunning flavors."

92 points

Forefathers 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley United States
"Ripe and rich, with malt, mineral, blackberry, currant and mocha flavors in supple tannins. Fleshy, concentrated fruit lingers, along with toasty vanilla and cedar...."

90 points

Forefathers 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley United States
Smooth and nicely textured with lush plum and berry fruit and a balanced, rich finish."

90 points

Forefathers 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley United States
"A very distinctive wine, rich, smoky and herbal, with concentrated black currant and plum, mineral, sage and cedar flavors that melt into a firm, ripe tannic finish."

Current Press Releases (in Adobe PDF format)

Press Releases	PDF
Wine Spectator Lists Forefathers Among 2005 "Top 100 Wines of the Year" PDF Size: 20 KB
Sacramento Bee Names Forefathers Among 10 Best Wines of 2006 PDF Size: 21 KB
Results from the 2006 Indy International Wine Competition PDF Size: 20 KB

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