Ric Forman is not far from celebrating his 50th vintage in Napa Valley

In 2014 this is the finest of the four Barolos from this modernist estate

balanced and impressively persistent finish

softer-styled Galatrona was delicious to drink from day one but hasn’t lost any of its verve

intense and powerful flavors that evidence seriously good punch and power on the muscular and wonderfully long finish

Cayuse, Camaspelo Vintage:2020 Ric Forman is not farBigger, deeper and rounder than previous vintages, the 2020 Camaspelo is firm, dark fruited and generous with savory tones of wild brush, baked cherries and spiced plum skin with delightful hints of oak and dusty florals. Medium to full bodied, the wine opens to a tightly tannic edge that firms up and narrows across the mid palate, with a dusty, mineral essence and notions of smoked red peppers, bitter dark chocolate and sage. Sadly, the Camaspelo