FAMILY
Nestled near the peak of Howell Mountain, perched high above the fog line of the Napa Valley, the Forman family farms a distinctive volcanic 43-acre estate, with 20 unique blocks, to craft exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, just as generations have before them. With the knowledge of farming, viticulture, & winemaking, handed down from over three generations and two iconic families, their commitment and passion is unparalleled.
Drawing from weekends of cellar work as children and pruning lessons of their youth by legendary fathers, Ric Forman and Bill Pauli, Tobias Forman and Dawn Pauli-Forman approach each vintage with intense diligence in the vineyard, profound wisdom yet natural talent in the cellar, exhibiting the culmination of knowledge of generations past with each step. Dawn and Toby are thrilled to offer the fruits of their labor each year in their Cabernet Sauvignon, TOBIAS. 

WINEMAKING
“I grew up learning how to prune, when to till the cover crop, and when to harvest from my father. Each vintage is different in the vineyard, and he taught me how to adapt as it all starts there. The old adage, "if you want to make great wine, grow great grapes." has truth to it. He is one of the best, and I’m humbled to take all his teachings in the vineyard and cellar and adopt my own style of winemaking. I work to find consistency and balance in each wine, blending our unique blocks to create harmony.”