Forlorn Hope

Al Frediani Vineyard Valdiguié

9.320 ratings
9.49 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Valdiguié
Top Notes For
Jon Bonné

Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle

9.2

Been waiting a long time to try this. A case study in the possibilities of mature vines and old-school farming ...

2012.

Been waiting a long time to try this. A case study in the possibilities of mature vines and old-school farming ...

2012.

3 people found it helpfulAug 16th, 2014
Vinny Eng

[7/7] old vine valdiguié @ForlornHopeWine. Quills, chills, thrills: hearts soar; Open into Love's arms.

[7/7] old vine valdiguié @ForlornHopeWine. Quills, chills, thrills: hearts soar; Open into Love's arms.

3 people found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2014
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.4

Oh man. Old school valdigue FTW. Should have bought more of this spicy berry and wet stone concoction. Killer juice, Rorick!

Oh man. Old school valdigue FTW. Should have bought more of this spicy berry and wet stone concoction. Killer juice, Rorick!

2 people found it helpfulDec 30th, 2014
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.3

Mulberry and cherry with a sourish tang that makes the mouth water.

Mulberry and cherry with a sourish tang that makes the mouth water.

Dec 26th, 2016
Matt

Fruit is defined and concentrated; cranberry, strawberry, roses, black tea, beets, stones. Bright acid and soft tannins make this super approachable. Delicious stuff

Fruit is defined and concentrated; cranberry, strawberry, roses, black tea, beets, stones. Bright acid and soft tannins make this super approachable. Delicious stuff

Jun 30th, 2015
Vinny Eng

Revisiting RENT with this @forlornhopewine deliciousness - 'Measure in Love.'

Revisiting RENT with this @forlornhopewine deliciousness - 'Measure in Love.'

Sep 16th, 2014
Tracy Byrnes

Whoa!! Juicy juice! Deep fruit and luscious. Kind of sexy

Whoa!! Juicy juice! Deep fruit and luscious. Kind of sexy

Oct 1st, 2018
Justin Hansohn

Wow! Hard to believe this is a California wine. Major win for terroir here. Juice obviously coming from old vines that are respected completely in farming practice and transparent winemaking hands. Minerals are beautiful in this with a nice complexity and very well balanced fruit. Reminds me of cru Beaujolais and light terroir driven CdR blended. I feel privileged to have a few bottles and privileged to have this vision happening here in California! 👍🏼

Wow! Hard to believe this is a California wine. Major win for terroir here. Juice obviously coming from old vines that are respected completely in farming practice and transparent winemaking hands. Minerals are beautiful in this with a nice complexity and very well balanced fruit. Reminds me of cru Beaujolais and light terroir driven CdR blended. I feel privileged to have a few bottles and privileged to have this vision happening here in California! 👍🏼

Aug 7th, 2015
Steve Atkin

Simply sublime, rose petals, strawberry, cherry and a touch of cinnamon

Simply sublime, rose petals, strawberry, cherry and a touch of cinnamon

May 10th, 2015
Matt Lublinsky

Amazing acid - almost a cranberry thing going

Amazing acid - almost a cranberry thing going

Apr 19th, 2015