Forlorn Hope

The Faufreluches Hill Vineyard Gewürztraminer

9.049 ratings
9.127 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Gewürztraminer
Top Notes For
Jasmine Amussen

even more fun two days later brought in for Rob. Capri Sun? Anxious, clingy? I don’t know but she was a ball. Peach, citrus, wet ass california rocks. BALL OUT.

even more fun two days later brought in for Rob. Capri Sun? Anxious, clingy? I don’t know but she was a ball. Peach, citrus, wet ass california rocks. BALL OUT.

Feb 21st, 2019
Brian Miller

A dry skin-contact Gewurtz. Like all rare creatures, inspires conversation. Thoroughly enjoyable.

A dry skin-contact Gewurtz. Like all rare creatures, inspires conversation. Thoroughly enjoyable.

1 person found it helpfulDec 20th, 2014
Stefan Dolhain

Hill vineyard in Russian River Valley AVA ( Sonoma). Golden yellow. Typical lychee nose, intertwined with spices. Powerful, dry, intensely spicy, good acidity and length. Very good indeed. 2013 vintage. Abv. 13,5%.

Hill vineyard in Russian River Valley AVA ( Sonoma). Golden yellow. Typical lychee nose, intertwined with spices. Powerful, dry, intensely spicy, good acidity and length. Very good indeed. 2013 vintage. Abv. 13,5%.

Nov 4th, 2016
Daron Watson

camphor, quinine, orange blossom, lemon oil, lanolin, quince, white peach ~ juicy upon entry w talcum finish ~ needs time to unwind!

camphor, quinine, orange blossom, lemon oil, lanolin, quince, white peach ~ juicy upon entry w talcum finish ~ needs time to unwind!

Nov 24th, 2015
Christine Havens

Forlorn Hope is a producer that has received great press of late, the last couple of bottles I tried, I felt vaguely disappointed, given the reviews. Here at last, is a spot-on dry Gewurztraminer from the Russian River Valley, that is exceptionally floral and deliciously concentrated. Orange blossom, jasmine tea, Cox Pippins. Fermented on skins for seven days, it imparts a lot of texture and even some tannins. Tart, with an almost austere quality, finishes with pink grapefruit and candied orange peel.

Forlorn Hope is a producer that has received great press of late, the last couple of bottles I tried, I felt vaguely disappointed, given the reviews. Here at last, is a spot-on dry Gewurztraminer from the Russian River Valley, that is exceptionally floral and deliciously concentrated. Orange blossom, jasmine tea, Cox Pippins. Fermented on skins for seven days, it imparts a lot of texture and even some tannins. Tart, with an almost austere quality, finishes with pink grapefruit and candied orange peel.

May 9th, 2015
Anthony Lynch

Wow! This is fantastic @Matthew Rorick & @Julia van der Vink. Enjoyed with indian food and Waterboy and it's truly stellar!

Wow! This is fantastic @Matthew Rorick & @Julia van der Vink. Enjoyed with indian food and Waterboy and it's truly stellar!

Mar 11th, 2015
Jody Brix Towe

Owner/Winemaker j.brix Wines

8.9

Keep it coming.

Keep it coming.

Jul 16th, 2014
Jasmine Hirsch

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

9.0

Love me some Rare Creature.

Love me some Rare Creature.

Mar 7th, 2014
Stephen Wade

A fantastic gem.

A fantastic gem.

Sep 17th, 2013