Another rare creature from Forlorn Hope. Matthew never disappoints. This is 100% Trousseau Noir from Matthew's own Rorick Vineyard in the Sierra Foothills. Like the Jura with some extra California sunshine. Juicy with a little funk and a little herbaceousness. Pours a pale copper-inflected ruby. Nose of pomegranate and blood orange peel, Campari, fennel seed, crushed granite, a rose-y floral character, and guava. Perhaps the slightest hint of brett? But not at all distracting. Palate echoes the nose pretty congruently, still pomegranate and blood orange predominating with a little more spice and mineral focus. Light bodied, medium (+) acid, and just a tiny touch of soft tannin. If you were insistent on having a red wine as an aperitif, I can't imagine one much better than this one with its herbal, slightly bitter Campari-esque edge. Drink at cellar temp. Also a great option if you want a red with a charcuterie and cheese plate. — 9 years ago
Very nice twang. Sharp in the right places. — 9 years ago

Chocolate, soft, chewy. Very nice! — 11 years ago
Smooth and mellow, very drinkable! — 12 years ago
@ £50 - one of my fav pink NV with LP Rose, Bolly Pink NV & Billecart Salmon pink but this NV is a little lighter than normal
🍇 100% PN
🍾 Disg'd Mar 2015
🍷Pale peachy salmon copper pink
👃 Creamy citrus, red currant, apple & cherry, light smoked peachy oak, minerals & red flower
👄 Smooth & refreshing med body of red fruits with tart strawberry, apple, grapefruit & some cherry coming through in a lively bubbled mousse with low+ acidity & big minerality
🎯 Long red dry fruit filled mineral infused — 8 years ago
Color of dark amber. Nice nose of green apple, spice, mint, ripe banana, and aldehyde. Taste of condensed brown sugar, toffee, a bit spice, a bit minty, and very smooth. Nice green apple and black tea aftertaste on the tongue. A good bottle with decent mix of sweetness and spice. A bit lack in complexity but overall very enjoyable and easy to drink. — 9 years ago
Great drop 2013 — 9 years ago
2014,,, Jolie-Laide, Fannucchi Road Vineyard, Sonoma County, Trousseau Gris. One of the most gorgeous wines ever (color). A rich, shimmering copper. This is aging well. Much better than the first bottle that I opened for Mother's Day last year. Bright, tart strawberry and a hint of tangerine. Just a great patio wine on a crisp Spring evening. One bottle left. When is the 2015 available? — 10 years ago
Yum. Not dry. Not sweet. — 11 years ago
Drink this wine quite often! — 11 years ago
Winery notes. 2008 Merlot
Soft, medium bodied & exhibiting red plum and dark strawberry. Pairs well with chicken, pasta & salmon.
— 12 years ago
A great non-expensive Merlot for everyday drinking. — 8 years ago
2014. Very nice blend for the price. Let it open up for awhile first. Does beg for food, but can be consumed alone if you like drinking reds without food. — 9 years ago
Beautiful copper color, crisp and subtle cherrie notes. Be great with chicken or fish. — 9 years ago
Light flavour ... Changes flavour quickly once opened — 11 years ago
Fruity and wonderful! Would always get this! — 12 years ago
Michael Meyer
Butterscotch — 8 years ago