Forman Vineyard, St. Helena Winery & Tasting Room

Napa Valley · St. Helena · St. Helena AVA
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Hours
Live official schedule required
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Phone
(707) 963-3900
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Tasting Fee
From $55
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
1983

About Forman Vineyard

Forman Vineyard is best understood as a small-production Napa Valley wine producer with a brand-specific story that deserves current source verification. The existing Wino Notion page should lead with that identity instead of treating every Napa winery name as an interchangeable tasting-room listing. The content audit is designed to give travelers a clear answer about what the producer represents, how its wines or hospitality fit into Napa Valley, and whether the record should appear in an active itinerary.

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Ric Forman wasRic Forman was one of the generation of Napa Valley winemakers who defined the valley's modern winemaking identity in the 1970s and early 1980s, and Forman Vineyard represents his most personal declaration of what Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay should taste like.
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Featured Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley · Forman Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon from Forman Vineyard (Napa Valley, Forman Estate).
Estate
★★★★☆
Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Napa Valley · Forman Estate
Forman Vineyard's winemaker-surname Napa Valley Chardonnay, the white companion to the estate's Cabernet program from one of the valley's most historically significant personally-named producers.
Estate
★★★★☆

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Forman Founding Winemaker Appointment
Appointment at Ric Forman's personally-named St. Helena estate, Forman Vineyard Cabernet and Chardonnay from one of Napa Valley's most historically significant winemaker-surname labels.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Forman Vineyard?

Forman Vineyard's tasting room hours are By appointment only. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Is Forman Vineyard wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Forman Vineyard offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Forman Vineyard?

Tastings at Forman Vineyard generally fall in the $$$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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