Forlorn Hope

Rorick Family Vineyard Chenin Blanc

9.15 ratings

9.11 pro ratings

Calaveras County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA

Chenin Blanc

Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato

Top Notes For

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.1

Funny to think, but, this Cali Chenin has way more minerality and less fruit than Reau's Anjou

Funny to think, but, this Cali Chenin has way more minerality and less fruit than Reau's Anjou

Apr 20th, 2017

Michael Sinowitz

Crisp beam of acid, mineral and citrus. Addictive.

Crisp beam of acid, mineral and citrus. Addictive.

Feb 11th, 2017

Jason and Jennie

13.4 % Goes down way too easily on a 90 degree day. Schist and limestone soils from the gold country. Fresh 🍋 lime

13.4 % Goes down way too easily on a 90 degree day. Schist and limestone soils from the gold country. Fresh 🍋 lime

May 2nd, 2017

Jason and Jennie

Interesting crisp summer white. Nice minerality. From sierra foothills (Murphys). Grabbed 2 from the downtown Napa tasting room

Interesting crisp summer white. Nice minerality. From sierra foothills (Murphys). Grabbed 2 from the downtown Napa tasting room

Apr 30th, 2017

9.2

Debbie had this 7 years ago

Debbie had this 7 years ago

Oct 17th, 2017

9.0

Rob had this 7 years ago

Rob had this 7 years ago

Apr 9th, 2017

9.2

Ji-Hyun had this 7 years ago

Ji-Hyun had this 7 years ago

Mar 26th, 2017