Forlorn Hope
Nacré Yount Mill Vineyard Sémillon
Yountville, Napa Valley, California, USA
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
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, 2016Width, breadth, breath, depth. So very pleasant. Cream and beeswax and lemon curd with some uncharacteristic saline and savoury notes. Delicious!
Width, breadth, breath, depth. So very pleasant. Cream and beeswax and lemon curd with some uncharacteristic saline and savoury notes. Delicious!
Apr 13th, 2019A distinct salinity makes the 2012 vintage really something special. Awesome stuff, here, but what else is to be expected from Matthew Rorick?
A distinct salinity makes the 2012 vintage really something special. Awesome stuff, here, but what else is to be expected from Matthew Rorick?
Mar 7th, 2018
Fresh and bright acidity with figgy mulberry Turkish delight aromas.
Fresh and bright acidity with figgy mulberry Turkish delight aromas.
Jan 12th, 2018Fruit sweet, green apple, lime peel, bitterness
Fruit sweet, green apple, lime peel, bitterness
Sep 18th, 2017
Perfect pairing with flounder and avocado ceviche
Perfect pairing with flounder and avocado ceviche
Dec 5th, 2015