Forgeron Cellars

2004 Champoux Cabernet Sauvignon awarded Wine Advocate Score of 94

"...Elegantly-styled, layered, complex, & savory, it will benefit from 3-5 years of cellaring & drink well through 2024."

Dr Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, November 2009

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2004 Champoux Cabernet Sauvignon one of the "Fab Cabs of the Pacific Northwest"

"...It opens with complex aromas of minerals, pencil shavings, blackberries & pie cherries, followed by elegant flavors of blackberries, red-toned fruit & hints of chocolate..."

Andy Perdue, Wine Press NW, September 2009

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2004 Champoux Cabernet Sauvignon wins "Wine of the Weekend" Award

"It is a wine so good one loses all discretion upon first sip. A superb, breathtaking effort by winemaker Marie-Eve Gilla."

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2006 Cabernet takes 2nd Place at 2nd Annual Cabernet Classic in Seattle

Forgeron Cellars is proud to announce that we tied for Second Place in the 100% Cabernet Category with our heavenly 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon.

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2006 NorthWest Wine Summit awards 2003 Pepper Bridge Cab a Silver Medal

2003 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Medal Winner.

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2007 Cabernet Sauvignon well received by Wine Enthusiast

"Smooth, fruity, flavorful, soft and balanced, it finishes with lightly grainy tannins that are as supple as leather."

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2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Medals at the Cabernet Classic in Seattle

Forgeron Cellars celebrates earning 3rd place--and a Bronze Medal-- at the 2011 Cabernet Classic to Benefit Rotary First Harvest food bank.

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2009 Cabernet Classic: The Recap

2005 Forgeron Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $30, QPR: 4

2004 Forgeron Cellars Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $46, QPR: 5

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2009 Cabernet Classics: The Recap

2004 Forgeron Cellars Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $46, QPR: 5

2005 Forgeron Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $30, QPR: 4

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2009 Cabernet Sauvignon a "Cellar Selection" for Wine Enthusiast

"...offers generous plum and black cherry flavors that are cloaked in mocha..."

Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast, December 31 2012

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Full Pull Offer & Review for 2004 Champoux Cabernet Sauvignon

"...layers of flavors that unfolded over the palate from attack to midpalate to finish; there was black fruit, blue fruit, minerals, coffee, earth, smoke, tropical fruits; & the mouthfeel was liquid silk..."

Paul Zitarelli, Full Pull

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Full Pull Wines Reviews 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

"I was easily seduced by the Cabernet aromatics: a laser beam of purity, all black currant & violet...This is rocky Cab, a grownup, fairly austere palate, more about graphite & savories than outright cassis fruit."

Paul Zitarelli, FullPullWines.com, March 5th, 2012

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Just Wine Points: Score 98

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Rand Sealey Reviews 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

"...Purplish ruby colored, it offers an unmistakable Cabernet nose of blackberry, cherry, cassis, tobacco leaf, crushed roses, sandalwood & rubbed sage..."

Rand Sealey, Review of Washington Wines, November 2012

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Rand Sealy Reviews Forgeron's 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

"The mouth filling flavors are true to variety...notes of squeezed berries, baking spices, fine fruit acids and satiny, chewy tannins."

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San Francisco Wine International Competition

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Seattle Met rates 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon in 100 Best Washington Wines

"It's delicious on its own, even better when paired with food."

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Seattle Times Top 100 Wines of 2008 - 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon

The fruit mixes ripe berries & moves smoothly into flavors of earth, smoke, tobacco & graphite." 

Paul Gregutt, "Top 100 Washington Wines" Seattle Times, December 2008

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Stephen Tanzer Reviews 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

"...Seductive perfume of dark raspberry & dark chocolate..."

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, November/December 2012

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The Tasting Panel reviews 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon

"Structured, rich & juicy with racy acidity; good balance; long & stylish.”

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The Wine Advocate Reviews 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

"Notes of cedar, spice box, violets, black cherry cola, cassis, & black currant..."

Dr. Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, August 2011

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Washington Wine Report Reviews 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

"Very pretty, appealing aromas of spice, dark cherry, & chocolate. The palate is loaded with silky fruit flavors & grainy tannins."

Sean P. Sullivan

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Washington Wine Report's 2009 Wines of the Year

"...this was a wine that literally brought all conversation to a stop. From one of Washington's finest vineyards and one of its finest winemakers.'

Sean Sullivan, Washington Wine Report

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Washington Wine Report: 2009 Reader Survey Wine of the Year

"Although not surprised, we were excited to have Forgeron Cellars 2004 Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon make it to the finals for Wine of the Year."

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Wine Enthusiast rates 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon 92 Points

"It's beautifully integrated, with the tannins substantial but polished..."

 Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast, August 1, 2008

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Wine Enthusiast Review - 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

'"Dried herbs & sweet grain highlights add complexity, & the mix of vineyards (Pepper Bridge, Klipsun, & Alder Ridge) brings the best characteristics of 3 different AVAs into play."

Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast, November 2010

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Wine Press Northwest deems 2009 Cabernet "Excellent"

"...aromas of cocoa powder, cola, vanilla bean & cherry..."

 Andy Perdue, Wine Press Northwest, Spring 2013

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Wine Spectator Reviews 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

"Deftly balanced to show its pure blackberry & plum fruit...91 Points"

Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator, October 2012

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Wine Squire Reviews 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon

"...you just want to drink it again & again."

 Shawn Dore,  www.winesquire.com

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WineLoversPage.com scores 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon 90 Points

"Full in the mouth with bright acidity, the bold flavors mirror the nose. Break out that Porterhouse!"

 wineloverspage.com, Bucko's New Releases, November 2005

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