Forlorn Hope

Les Paresseux Norgard Vineyard Chenin Blanc

9.311 ratings

9.57 pro ratings

Mendocino, North Coast, 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

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.8

So proud of a Cali friend killing it with this Chenin, beautiful texture, pear and apple aromas, minerality, length, delicious

Mar 6th, 2017

Lindsay Huntsman

General Manager/Wine Buyer Glen Ellen Star

9.0

Halfway across the world and somebody running the wine list has a hard on for hipster wines. Is it supposed to be oxidized? If yes, then I like it. If not, then I still like it but only because it's oxidized.

Mar 24th, 2015

Colin Tuska

Wine Director Prospect

9.1

Seriously hot Chenin

Mar 18th, 2014

nobody here

9.6

5 days on skins, 2 yrs chilling out; now a field of chamomile.

Nov 9th, 2013

Vinny Eng

Happy place

Apr 18th, 2013

Bradley Wasserman

Sommelier/Hospitality Cardinale Winery

9.9

2006

Nov 22nd, 2012

Jon Fine

9.0

more good Cali Chenin Blanc. Someone at work wholly unfamiliar w/the producer bought this randomly bc she felt the name would be appropriate for an impromptu Inauguration Day drinks thing.

Jan 23rd, 2017