Winning Years

2026
2025

Our Products

2026

2019 Forthright Winery "The Fort"

Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2019
96 Points

2016 Forthright Winery Merlot Long Barrel Reserve

Merlot
Vintage 2016
92 Points

2018 Forthright Winery Merlot

Merlot
Vintage 2018
91 Points

2019 Forthright Winery Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon blanc / Sauvignon gris
Vintage 2019
89 Points

2023 Forthright Winery Rosé of Pinot Noir

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero
Vintage 2023
88 Points

2015 Forthright Winery Noble BDX

Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2015
88 Points

2019 Forthright Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2019
81 Points

2019 Forthright Winery "The Fort"

Cabernet Sauvignon

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Double Gold Medal

96 Points

USA Wine Ratings 2026

Wine Of The Year

96 Points

USA Wine Ratings 2026

Cabernet Sauvignon Of The Year

96 Points

Tasting Notes:

A rich, full-bodied wine with concentrated blackcurrant and cherry fruit, balanced by fresh acidity and smooth tannins.

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

Category: Fortified Wines

TASTED BY:

Susan Lin MW

Master of Wine

Hady Kahale

Vice President, Business-to-Business (Naked Wines).

Timothy Tidgewell

Wine & Spirits Manager at Total Wine & More

Kristen Zuver

Senior Purchasing Manager at Last Bottle, Inc.

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

2016 Forthright Winery Merlot Long Barrel Reserve

Merlot

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

92 Points

Tasting Notes:

This mature Merlot displays a layered nose of ripe black fruits, baking spices, leather, and cocoa, balanced by refined tannins and a long, smooth finish.

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

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Bob Paulinski, MW

Master of Wine and Founder/Managing Partner of MOXIE Wine Group

Rachelle Carandang

Sr Manager - Product Development and Sourcing, Beverages at Sam's Club

Bert Svensson

Wine, Beer, Spirits - Liquor Department Manager and and Buyer at AVP, Pavilions Rancho Santa Margarita

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

2018 Forthright Winery Merlot

Merlot

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Gold Medal

91 Points

Tasting Notes:

A well-structured Merlot displaying ripe dark fruit, integrated oak, and refined tannins, finishing long and balanced.

Producer Name: Forthright Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: 2018

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Bob Paulinski, MW

Master of Wine and Founder/Managing Partner of MOXIE Wine Group

Rachelle Carandang

Sr Manager - Product Development and Sourcing, Beverages at Sam's Club

Bert Svensson

Wine, Beer, Spirits - Liquor Department Manager and and Buyer at AVP, Pavilions Rancho Santa Margarita

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

2019 Forthright Winery Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon blanc / Sauvignon gris

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Silver Medal

89 Points

Tasting Notes:

This wine offers a creamy, medium-bodied texture with lively acidity, juicy pear and tropical fruit notes, and a crisp, lingering finish.

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

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Joy Lee

Assistant Buyer Beer, Wine & Spirits at Grocery outlet

James Kung

Wine & Spirits Specialist at DFS Group Limited

Jeff Slankard

Wine Director at Barons Marketplace

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

2023 Forthright Winery Rosé of Pinot Noir

Pinot noir / Spätburgunder / Blauburgunder / Pinot nero

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Silver Medal

88 Points

Tasting Notes:

A vibrant ruby hue introduces a nose of ripe red berries, complemented by delicate floral and spice nuances, leading to a well-balanced palate with silky tannins, fresh acidity, and a refined, persistent finish.

Producer Name: Forthright Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: 2023

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Bob Paulinski, MW

Master of Wine and Founder/Managing Partner of MOXIE Wine Group

Rachelle Carandang

Sr Manager - Product Development and Sourcing, Beverages at Sam's Club

Bert Svensson

Wine, Beer, Spirits - Liquor Department Manager and and Buyer at AVP, Pavilions Rancho Santa Margarita

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

2015 Forthright Winery Noble BDX

Cabernet Sauvignon

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Silver Medal

88 Points

Tasting Notes:

A complex nose of cedar smoke earth and slate leads to a structured palate with drying tannins and a lingering finish.

Producer Name: Forthright Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: 2015

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Justin Koury

CEO/ Founder at BevFluence

Roxanne (Cowell) Langer

Co-Founder, LadySomm Carmel Wine School & Wine Salon

Tim Marson MW

Master of Wine and Category Director at Wine.com

Steve Beckner, CSW

Wine & Spirits Buyer at Grocery Outlet

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

2019 Forthright Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

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USA Wine Ratings 2026

Bronze Medal

81 Points

Tasting Notes:

The wine offers dark fruit and oak aromas with a soft textured palate, subtle structure, and a gentle finish.

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

Category: Still Wines (Vintage / Non-Vintage)

TASTED BY:

Shawn Richcreek

Regional Sales and Service Business Partner, West Coast at Total Wine & More

Michael Garcia

District Manager at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Jusden Aumand

Head of Buying at Tri-Vin Imports, Inc

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Winning Years

2026

2025

2019 Forthright Winery "The Fort"

2016 Forthright Winery Merlot Long Barrel Reserve

2018 Forthright Winery Merlot

2019 Forthright Winery Sauvignon Blanc

2023 Forthright Winery Rosé of Pinot Noir

2015 Forthright Winery Noble BDX

2019 Forthright Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Valley

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Susan Lin MW

Hady Kahale

Timothy Tidgewell

Kristen Zuver

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Bob Paulinski, MW

Rachelle Carandang

Bert Svensson

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Bob Paulinski, MW

Rachelle Carandang

Bert Svensson

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Joy Lee

James Kung

Jeff Slankard

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Bob Paulinski, MW

Rachelle Carandang

Bert Svensson

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Justin Koury

Roxanne (Cowell) Langer

Tim Marson MW

Steve Beckner, CSW

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Shawn Richcreek

Michael Garcia

Jusden Aumand

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