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Forlorn Hope Another Rare Creature The Faufreluches Gewürztraminer 2012

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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. 57 cases produced.

Forlorn Hope Wines

9.0 Points

CHRISTINE HAVENS
McMinnville, OR