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Forlorn Hope

Que Saudade Verdelho

9.1258 ratings
9.1112 pro ratings
California, USA
Verdelho

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Forlorn HopeCalifornia, USAVerdelho
Top Notes For
John Willison
9.0

Yellow fruit, loads of minerality and a bit of funk. Kind of like that over-ripe banana with some acidity. Uniquely interesting.

Yellow fruit, loads of minerality and a bit of funk. Kind of like that over-ripe banana with some acidity. Uniquely interesting.

Dec 13th, 2018
John Willison
8.9

Pale gold color. Fruit and mineral nose. Tart, sour exotic fruit, over ripe bananas, a bit of heat on the finish.

Pale gold color. Fruit and mineral nose. Tart, sour exotic fruit, over ripe bananas, a bit of heat on the finish.

Jun 30th, 2018
Mandi Speidel

City Territory Chicago, Maverick Wine Company

9.2

Butter Flowers in my mouth

Butter Flowers in my mouth

Jan 27th, 2018
Michael Morris

Wine Director The Park Café

9.1

Waxy, candied kumquat. Oily texture but nice acidity. Gulpable.

Waxy, candied kumquat. Oily texture but nice acidity. Gulpable.

Aug 8th, 2017
Alicia Cypress
9.3

Adore Forlorn Hope and this did not disappoint. Gorgeous bright nose with an ever-evolving energizing palate. Beyond perfect for an 87-degree night that you don't want to throw to the dogs.

Adore Forlorn Hope and this did not disappoint. Gorgeous bright nose with an ever-evolving energizing palate. Beyond perfect for an 87-degree night that you don't want to throw to the dogs.

Jul 13th, 2017
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.8

Another case of Rorick doing big, rich, and soft, at lower alcohol, while maintaining freshness and minerality. I'd put this against any top white from anywhere in the world. Texture like a bigger burgundy or norther Rhone. 2010.

Another case of Rorick doing big, rich, and soft, at lower alcohol, while maintaining freshness and minerality. I'd put this against any top white from anywhere in the world. Texture like a bigger burgundy or norther Rhone. 2010.

4 people found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2015
Scott Kirkpatrick
8.9

I would never guess this to be Verdelho. It had body and tasted like Meyer Lemons. It was fragrant, yet subtle, tart without being sharp, and a total winner.

I would never guess this to be Verdelho. It had body and tasted like Meyer Lemons. It was fragrant, yet subtle, tart without being sharp, and a total winner.

4 people found it helpfulMar 28th, 2014
Mitch Zavada
9.7

Son of a bitch!

Son of a bitch!

3 people found it helpfulApr 15th, 2014
Thomas Monroe

Winemaker Division Winemaking Company, Owner/Winemaker SE Wine Collective

9.1

Like a nice Bourgogne Blanc if you ask me!

Like a nice Bourgogne Blanc if you ask me!

Mar 11th, 2017
Stefan Dolhain
9.1

Verdelho.Labeled California as it is a blend from Sierra Foothills (Rorick vineyard in Calaveras County and Dewitt's vineyard in Amador County) and Central Valley (Vista Luna Vineyard in Borden Ranch - Lodi AVA). Bright yellow. Intense, fresh nose with pineapple and ripe grapefruit. Taste corresponds to the smell, great mix of pineapple fruit and the subtle bitterness of ripe grapefruit, great balancing acidity, real depth and a long finish. Never tasted anything this good from this grape. Great stuff. Matthew Rorick strikes again! 2014 vintage.

Verdelho.Labeled California as it is a blend from Sierra Foothills (Rorick vineyard in Calaveras County and Dewitt's vineyard in Amador County) and Central Valley (Vista Luna Vineyard in Borden Ranch - Lodi AVA). Bright yellow. Intense, fresh nose with pineapple and ripe grapefruit. Taste corresponds to the smell, great mix of pineapple fruit and the subtle bitterness of ripe grapefruit, great balancing acidity, real depth and a long finish. Never tasted anything this good from this grape. Great stuff. Matthew Rorick strikes again! 2014 vintage.

Nov 19th, 2016