Forlorn Hope

Rorick Family Vineyard Chenin Blanc

9.020 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
Calaveras County, Sierra Foothills, 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
Ellen Clifford

I kiss this wine I kiss it up! This is stomp around my kitchen cheering myself drinking this as if i made it myself. My god it’s good. It is fascinating and balanced. It’s a gymnast that you watch and think...looks easy but...how’d that happen? Very cool wine. Cannot wait to try more Forlorn Hope.

I kiss this wine I kiss it up! This is stomp around my kitchen cheering myself drinking this as if i made it myself. My god it’s good. It is fascinating and balanced. It’s a gymnast that you watch and think...looks easy but...how’d that happen? Very cool wine. Cannot wait to try more Forlorn Hope.

Jan 7th, 2019
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.1

Funny to think, but, this Cali Chenin has way more minerality and less fruit than Reau's Anjou

Funny to think, but, this Cali Chenin has way more minerality and less fruit than Reau's Anjou

Apr 20th, 2017
Michael Sinowitz

Good acidity, citrus, minerals

Good acidity, citrus, minerals

Jan 12th, 2022
Michael Sinowitz

Great stuff. Citrusy, acidic, some herbaceous, savory notes. Lovely, refreshing summer wine.

Great stuff. Citrusy, acidic, some herbaceous, savory notes. Lovely, refreshing summer wine.

Jun 15th, 2018
Michael Sinowitz

Crisp beam of acid, mineral and citrus. Addictive.

Crisp beam of acid, mineral and citrus. Addictive.

Feb 11th, 2017
Oliver N

Nice saline like acidity, lots of honey, pear and funk on the nose. Taste falls a little flat. Expecting a more robust taste but the finish was rather short.
Overall, good chenin but there are better out there.

Nice saline like acidity, lots of honey, pear and funk on the nose. Taste falls a little flat. Expecting a more robust taste but the finish was rather short.
Overall, good chenin but there are better out there.

Dec 9th, 2020
admiral von schnauzer

Yes? No? Why is this in my mouth?

Yes? No? Why is this in my mouth?

Jun 24th, 2018
Michael Piaker

15 March 2017. Frankly Wines, New York, NY.

15 March 2017. Frankly Wines, New York, NY.

Mar 16th, 2017
Jason and Jennie

👌

Mar 27th, 2020
Jason and Jennie

13.4 % Goes down way too easily on a 90 degree day. Schist and limestone soils from the gold country. Fresh 🍋 lime

13.4 % Goes down way too easily on a 90 degree day. Schist and limestone soils from the gold country. Fresh 🍋 lime

May 2nd, 2017