Winning Years

2025

Medals Explained

Medals Explained 2024

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2025

2019 Forthright Cabernet Sauvignon, Calistoga

Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2019
96 Points

Forthright Merlot 2019

Merlot
Vintage 2019
95 Points

Forthright Merlot 2016

Merlot
Vintage 2016
94 Points

Forthright Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2019
94 Points

Forthright Pinot Noir Sonoma 2021

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero
Vintage 2021
93 Points

Forthright Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2019
92 Points

Forthright Pinot Noir Napa 2020

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero
Vintage 2020
91 Points

Forthright Chardonnay

Chardonnay
Vintage 2022
90 Points

Forthright Pinot Noir Sonoma 2019

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero
Vintage 2019
88 Points

Truthful Merlot

Merlot
Vintage 2017
88 Points

2019 Forthright Cabernet Sauvignon, Calistoga

Cabernet Sauvignon

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USA Wine Ratings 2025

Double Gold Medal

96 Points

USA Wine Ratings 2025

Wine Of The Year United States Of America

96 Points

USA Wine Ratings 2025

Cabernet Sauvignon Of The Year

96 Points

Tasting Notes:

Deep ruby with mocha, violet, and dark cherry aromatics, full-bodied richness leads to flavors of cassis, graphite, and cocoa with a polished, structured finish.

Producer Name: Forthright Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: 2019

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Forthright Merlot 2019

Merlot

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USA Wine Ratings 2025

Gold Medal

95 Points

USA Wine Ratings 2025

Merlot Of The Year

95 Points

Tasting Notes:

Medium ruby with ripe blackberry and balsamic aromas, creamy mocha and dark cherry fill a round palate with well-managed tannins and lingering warmth.

Producer Name: Forthright Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: 2019

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Forthright Merlot 2016

Merlot

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USA Wine Ratings 2025

Gold Medal

94 Points

Tasting Notes:

Medium ruby fading to garnet, intense notes of mocha, plum, and cedar layer onto a silky texture framed by well-integrated tannins and a long, toasty finish.

Producer Name: Forthright Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: 2016

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Forthright Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

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USA Wine Ratings 2025

Gold Medal

94 Points

Tasting Notes:

Dark ruby with layered notes of blackcurrant, graphite, and plum, smooth structure and integrated tannins drive a precise, classic finish.

Producer Name: Forthright Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: 2019

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Forthright Pinot Noir Sonoma 2021

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero

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Gold Medal

93 Points

Tasting Notes:

Medium ruby with notes of ripe black cherry, strawberry, and black pepper, balanced structure carries tart red fruit and dark chocolate through a savory, lingering finish.

Producer Name: Forthright Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: 2021

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Forthright Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

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Gold Medal

92 Points

Tasting Notes:

Dark ruby hue, rich blackberry and plum aromas unfold with cocoa and cassis on a plush palate, finishing sweetly with subtle amaro spice and gentle heat.

Producer Name: Forthright Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: 2019

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Forthright Pinot Noir Napa 2020

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero

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Gold Medal

91 Points

Tasting Notes:

Ripe black cherry, cola, and tea leaf fill out this ruby-hued Pinot, with soft tannins, a plush mouthfeel, and hints of leather on the finish.

Producer Name: Forthright Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: 2020

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Forthright Chardonnay

Chardonnay

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USA Wine Ratings 2025

Gold Medal

90 Points

Tasting Notes:

Pale yellow with aromas of toasted almond and orchard fruit, clean apple and stone fruit flavors ride balanced acidity through a fresh, medium-length finish.

Producer Name: Forthright Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: 2022

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Forthright Pinot Noir Sonoma 2019

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero

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Silver Medal

88 Points

Tasting Notes:

A dark ruby Pinot with ripe cherry, tea leaf, and tart apple, showing firm acidity, mild tannins, and a lingering earthy finish.

Producer Name: Forthright Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: 2019

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

Truthful Merlot

Merlot

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Silver Medal

88 Points

Tasting Notes:

Medium ruby with signs of garnet evolution, stewed red berries and herbs meet earthy minerality and spice for a mature expression with delicate tannins and clean closure.

Winning Years

2025

2019 Forthright Cabernet Sauvignon, Calistoga

Forthright Merlot 2019

Forthright Merlot 2016

Forthright Cabernet Sauvignon

Forthright Pinot Noir Sonoma 2021

Forthright Cabernet Sauvignon

Forthright Pinot Noir Napa 2020

Forthright Chardonnay

Forthright Pinot Noir Sonoma 2019

Truthful Merlot

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