Forlorn Hope
Nacré Yount Mill Vineyard Sémillon
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, 2021I’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✨💫✨💫🔥👽 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, 2019Wow. 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, 2014Lively 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, 2014Rich 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, 2016Grassy 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, 2015I love this! Cut grass, pineapple and PEZ candies!
I love this! Cut grass, pineapple and PEZ candies!
1 person found it helpfulDec 5th, 2015Lovely. Tasted blind. Guessed Gruner from Austria. (!)
Lovely. Tasted blind. Guessed Gruner from Austria. (!)
1 person found it helpfulDec 2nd, 2015