Netty Yamanaka

8.9

A great non-expensive Merlot for everyday drinking. — 9 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.2

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

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Very dry wine at this point, tannic, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cooked rhubarb, backing spice and lots of crushed rocks and minerals. — 10 years ago

Jennifer Ann Salyer

9.1

Kings of Rhone Dinner — 11 years ago

with Chris

Andrew Wyse

Co-owner Klima Weinhandler

9.4

Intriguing.The color is orange. Like copper. Unlike any pinot gris I've ever tasted. Hazelnuts and mineral. — 11 years ago

Glenn Maguire

10

Light flavour ... Changes flavour quickly once opened — 11 years ago

mw

9.6

Fruity and wonderful! Would always get this! — 13 years ago

Erik Nordman

9.0

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

Helen H

9.0

Great drop 2013 — 10 years ago

Phil Kessling

9.0

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

Lewis Chester

9.3

1998 vintage Rose Dom Ruinart. 15% Pinot red wine. The rest is Blanc de Blancs. Medium salmon, edging towards copper. Very elegant and fresh. Low dosage - 5g? Red currant, wild strawberry, some earthy notes. Iron / copper sulphate aromas which I find alluring. On the palate, medium bodied, medium plus concentration, integrated acidity, elegant and angular. Clean as a whistle - too young to open? I think so. But very enjoyable now. — 11 years ago

Tim Sarver

9.0

Chocolate, soft, chewy. Very nice! — 11 years ago

Matt Venables

8.9

Smooth and mellow, very drinkable! — 12 years ago

Eric

9.1

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

Meredith Baker

9.2

Beautiful copper color, crisp and subtle cherrie notes. Be great with chicken or fish. — 10 years ago

Steven Beishuizen

9.0

Very nice twang. Sharp in the right places. — 10 years ago

with Anita

Rajiv Ayyangar

9.0

Rosado 2000 LdH

Garnacha 60%, Tempranillo 30%, Viura 10%
Medium salmon to a copper rim.
Amazingly complex nose. Buttery (suggesting diacetyl from malolactic fermentation), nutty (suggesting extended oxidative aging in oak barrels, probably used), toasted almond (oxidative acetaldehyde aromas), savory sweet toast (used oak), slight animal fur (suggesting Brettanomyces). Predominantly savory. Slight acetaldehyde.

A bit flat on the palate, with medium body, medium alcohol (12%), medium acid (tart sour almond skin finish I associate with excessive acetaldehyde), and no phenolic bitterness. Some notes of sour old coconut milk (possibly signs of extended aging in used American oak barrels - it spends 4.5 years in oak). Also some sweet vanilla and bourbon/maple syrup aromas (also probably used American oak. Nutty toasty almond skins and biscotti. — 11 years ago

with Tim and Cindy

Lisa Clark

9.0

Yum. Not dry. Not sweet. — 11 years ago

Caitlin Lise-Anne

9.3

Drink this wine quite often! — 12 years ago

Brian Duprey

9.8

Winery notes. 2008 Merlot
Soft, medium bodied & exhibiting red plum and dark strawberry. Pairs well with chicken, pasta & salmon.
— 13 years ago