Forlorn Hope

The Faufreluches Hill Vineyard Gewürztraminer

9.049 ratings
9.127 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Gewürztraminer
Duck, Cheddar & Gruyere, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fruit Desserts
Top Notes For
Jasmine Amussen

even more fun two days later brought in for Rob. Capri Sun? Anxious, clingy? I don’t know but she was a ball. Peach, citrus, wet ass california rocks. BALL OUT.

even more fun two days later brought in for Rob. Capri Sun? Anxious, clingy? I don’t know but she was a ball. Peach, citrus, wet ass california rocks. BALL OUT.

Feb 21st, 2019
Brian Miller

A dry skin-contact Gewurtz. Like all rare creatures, inspires conversation. Thoroughly enjoyable.

A dry skin-contact Gewurtz. Like all rare creatures, inspires conversation. Thoroughly enjoyable.

1 person found it helpfulDec 20th, 2014
Stefan Dolhain

Hill vineyard in Russian River Valley AVA ( Sonoma). Golden yellow. Typical lychee nose, intertwined with spices. Powerful, dry, intensely spicy, good acidity and length. Very good indeed. 2013 vintage. Abv. 13,5%.

Hill vineyard in Russian River Valley AVA ( Sonoma). Golden yellow. Typical lychee nose, intertwined with spices. Powerful, dry, intensely spicy, good acidity and length. Very good indeed. 2013 vintage. Abv. 13,5%.

Nov 4th, 2016
Daron Watson

camphor, quinine, orange blossom, lemon oil, lanolin, quince, white peach ~ juicy upon entry w talcum finish ~ needs time to unwind!

camphor, quinine, orange blossom, lemon oil, lanolin, quince, white peach ~ juicy upon entry w talcum finish ~ needs time to unwind!

Nov 24th, 2015
Christine Havens

Forlorn Hope is a producer that has received great press of late, the last couple of bottles I tried, I felt vaguely disappointed, given the reviews. Here at last, is a spot-on dry Gewurztraminer from the Russian River Valley, that is exceptionally floral and deliciously concentrated. Orange blossom, jasmine tea, Cox Pippins. Fermented on skins for seven days, it imparts a lot of texture and even some tannins. Tart, with an almost austere quality, finishes with pink grapefruit and candied orange peel.

Forlorn Hope is a producer that has received great press of late, the last couple of bottles I tried, I felt vaguely disappointed, given the reviews. Here at last, is a spot-on dry Gewurztraminer from the Russian River Valley, that is exceptionally floral and deliciously concentrated. Orange blossom, jasmine tea, Cox Pippins. Fermented on skins for seven days, it imparts a lot of texture and even some tannins. Tart, with an almost austere quality, finishes with pink grapefruit and candied orange peel.

May 9th, 2015
Anthony Lynch

Wow! This is fantastic @Matthew Rorick & @Julia van der Vink. Enjoyed with indian food and Waterboy and it's truly stellar!

Wow! This is fantastic @Matthew Rorick & @Julia van der Vink. Enjoyed with indian food and Waterboy and it's truly stellar!

Mar 11th, 2015
Jody Brix Towe

Owner/Winemaker j.brix Wines

8.9

Keep it coming.

Keep it coming.

Jul 16th, 2014
Jasmine Hirsch

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

9.0

Love me some Rare Creature.

Love me some Rare Creature.

Mar 7th, 2014
Stephen Wade

A fantastic gem.

A fantastic gem.

Sep 17th, 2013