Forlorn Hope

Nacré Yount Mill Vineyard Sémillon

9.212 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
Yountville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Sémillon
Blue Cheese, Fruit Desserts
Top Notes For
Ellen Clifford

Nom-alicious. I know nom is a tired term but I’m using it. Next thing you know I’ll use the word moist except that this is not moist but full on wet. But also dry. Technically. It boasts ripe citrus and minerals, freshening the 8-year old viscosity and nutty nature. It is a beautiful wine with a fresh finish, it still feels fresh though—some things get better with age.

Nom-alicious. I know nom is a tired term but I’m using it. Next thing you know I’ll use the word moist except that this is not moist but full on wet. But also dry. Technically. It boasts ripe citrus and minerals, freshening the 8-year old viscosity and nutty nature. It is a beautiful wine with a fresh finish, it still feels fresh though—some things get better with age.

Mar 16th, 2021
Craig Haarmeyer

I drank a bottle and when I came to, I was slappin' the bass guitar fast and loose......

I drank a bottle and when I came to, I was slappin' the bass guitar fast and loose......

1 person found it helpfulSep 19th, 2015
Todd Trzaskos

Citrus singes the surface, stone support from below. Longing for fruit flesh lingers into orange rind. Quite an amazing palate transit.

Citrus singes the surface, stone support from below. Longing for fruit flesh lingers into orange rind. Quite an amazing palate transit.

Oct 23rd, 2015
Adam Beasley

So poised and precise. Delicate Fruit with amazing barrel integration. My first from this producer, and very impressed.

So poised and precise. Delicate Fruit with amazing barrel integration. My first from this producer, and very impressed.

Sep 25th, 2021
Oliver N

nutty, creamy, butter, tart citrus

nutty, creamy, butter, tart citrus

Aug 6th, 2021
Louis Martin

Light, crisp, clean mineral accents, good on its own and fantastic when paired with a peppery dish. Had with a prawn and pancetta dish that brightened the wine’s flavor on the palate.

Light, crisp, clean mineral accents, good on its own and fantastic when paired with a peppery dish. Had with a prawn and pancetta dish that brightened the wine’s flavor on the palate.

Jun 25th, 2021
Tom Balamaci

A delicious and interesting wine. White peaches, nectarines lighten a structured core with medium acid. Blind I would’ve guessed Burgundy but it’s Napa. It will continue to age gracefully.

A delicious and interesting wine. White peaches, nectarines lighten a structured core with medium acid. Blind I would’ve guessed Burgundy but it’s Napa. It will continue to age gracefully.

May 31st, 2021
Carlos Mussali

Ovalie cendree Loire valley aged goat cheese. Chile crunch. Dalmatia fig jam. 1/2 rye sourdough= ultimate pairing

Ovalie cendree Loire valley aged goat cheese. Chile crunch. Dalmatia fig jam. 1/2 rye sourdough= ultimate pairing

Feb 9th, 2019
Hai Tran

Hai had this 9 years ago

Hai had this 9 years ago

Sep 26th, 2015
Gunar Olsen

Gunar had this a year ago

Gunar had this a year ago

Dec 26th, 2022