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
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
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
Sonoma fruit, 7-days skin contact, incredibly aromatic, lychees, rose water, perhaps some tangerine. Long lingering finish 👍🏼
Sonoma fruit, 7-days skin contact, incredibly aromatic, lychees, rose water, perhaps some tangerine. Long lingering finish 👍🏼
Jun 12th, 2016
"Burnt hay" color is surprising at first glance. Citrus/coriander blossom on the nose with light baking spices which moves to grapefruit on the palate. Not a lot of residual sugars makes it a gewutzrtraminer I can drink by itself for hours. Forlorn hope has yet to disappoint
"Burnt hay" color is surprising at first glance. Citrus/coriander blossom on the nose with light baking spices which moves to grapefruit on the palate. Not a lot of residual sugars makes it a gewutzrtraminer I can drink by itself for hours. Forlorn hope has yet to disappoint
Jul 6th, 2015
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
