Forlorn Hope

Nacré Yount Mill Vineyard Sémillon

9.1170 ratings
9.277 pro ratings
Yountville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Sémillon
Blue Cheese, Fruit Desserts
Top Notes For
Ellen Clifford

Nom-alicious. I know nom is a tired term but I’m using it. Next thing you know I’ll use the word moist except that this is not moist but full on wet. But also dry. Technically. It boasts ripe citrus and minerals, freshening the 8-year old viscosity and nutty nature. It is a beautiful wine with a fresh finish, it still feels fresh though—some things get better with age.

Nom-alicious. I know nom is a tired term but I’m using it. Next thing you know I’ll use the word moist except that this is not moist but full on wet. But also dry. Technically. It boasts ripe citrus and minerals, freshening the 8-year old viscosity and nutty nature. It is a beautiful wine with a fresh finish, it still feels fresh though—some things get better with age.

Mar 16th, 2021
Ian Staub

I’m a believer in terroir, but this wine, which is an absolute ringer for Chablis, throws everything in question. If this were grown at Rorick with its limestone that would make sense, but semillon from the Napa valley floor? Out of the bottle it’s quite lithe, showing lemon and a bit of seashell minerality, but with an hour of air it begins to show some crisp apple and white stone fruit, and some white flower. Lovely, unusual wine. Enjoyed with grilled salmon and salad.

I’m a believer in terroir, but this wine, which is an absolute ringer for Chablis, throws everything in question. If this were grown at Rorick with its limestone that would make sense, but semillon from the Napa valley floor? Out of the bottle it’s quite lithe, showing lemon and a bit of seashell minerality, but with an hour of air it begins to show some crisp apple and white stone fruit, and some white flower. Lovely, unusual wine. Enjoyed with grilled salmon and salad.

May 22nd, 2020
Boxer Briefs

✨💫✨💫🔥👽 Awesome. Not unctuous or oily, refined. A hint of spice on the finish. Need more

✨💫✨💫🔥👽 Awesome. Not unctuous or oily, refined. A hint of spice on the finish. Need more

Apr 12th, 2019
Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

8.6

Wow. Impressive. Crazy herbaceous and saline semillon. CA wines keep heading in the right direction.

Wow. Impressive. Crazy herbaceous and saline semillon. CA wines keep heading in the right direction.

2 people found it helpfulJun 16th, 2014
Jason Rzutkiewicz

Wine Blogger Jason's Wine Blog

9.1

Lively and energized, this wine certainly caught my attention. Lots of good things happening here. I need more...

Lively and energized, this wine certainly caught my attention. Lots of good things happening here. I need more...

2 people found it helpfulApr 21st, 2014
Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.2

Rich in character and beautifully knit together. Oily and spiced, juicy but wide and complex

Rich in character and beautifully knit together. Oily and spiced, juicy but wide and complex

1 person found it helpfulMar 6th, 2016
Ryan Brazell

Rise Over Run

9.2

Grassy in a very way, and starting to show some of the waxy texture you'd expect with an aged Hunter Valley example.

Grassy in a very way, and starting to show some of the waxy texture you'd expect with an aged Hunter Valley example.

1 person found it helpfulDec 24th, 2015
Ksandek Podbielski

I love this! Cut grass, pineapple and PEZ candies!

I love this! Cut grass, pineapple and PEZ candies!

1 person found it helpfulDec 5th, 2015
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.3

Lovely. Tasted blind. Guessed Gruner from Austria. (!)

Lovely. Tasted blind. Guessed Gruner from Austria. (!)

1 person found it helpfulDec 2nd, 2015
Craig Haarmeyer

I drank a bottle and when I came to, I was slappin' the bass guitar fast and loose......

I drank a bottle and when I came to, I was slappin' the bass guitar fast and loose......

1 person found it helpfulSep 19th, 2015