Jolie-Laide Trousseau Gris Fanucchi-Wood Road 2014
The Jolie-Laide Trousseau Gris Fanucchi-Wood Road 2014 has the most beguiling, sparkly salmon robe—something not at all apparent from the packaging. I think that makes pouring it a lovely and surprising experience. While the nose is not overtly expressive, I adore the texture of this orange wine, thanks in part to skin contact during a […]
Forlorn Hope Another Rare Creature The Faufreluches Gewürztraminer 2012
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 […]