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WTN: Forlorn-Hope King-Andrews '15...(short/boring)

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WTN: Forlorn-Hope King-Andrews '15...(short/boring)

by TomHill » Sat Sep 17, 2016 9:14 am

My F-H shipment arrived Thurs, so cracked last night:
1. Forlorn-Hope King-Andrews Vnyd/SuisunVlly WW (12.34%; 47 cs; CheninBlanc/GreenHungarian/Vermentino/TrousseauGris) Murphys 2015: Med.gold color; some stony/mineral rather fragrant CB/flowery/melony/very fruity/apple blossom rather delicate/ethereal nose; rather tart fairly rich/lush/honeysuckle very flowery/CB/fruity/apple blossom light stony/earthy/chalky bright/zippy/delicate flavor; very long/lingering very flowery/CB/fruity/apple blossom light stony/chalky very pretty/bright lovely finish; speaks mostly of CB; a very bright/fragrant/pretty Calif CB; not be mistaken for a Loire by any means but just very good drinking in a delicate style. $26.00
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A wee BloodyPulpit:
1. With Matt's wines, you're not always sure what you're going to get until you open the btl. This was just a lip-smackin'/good drinkin' white that went down all to easily.
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Re: WTN: Forlorn-Hope King-Andrews '15...(short/boring)

by Brian K Miller » Tue Sep 20, 2016 11:17 am

Roger King grows Trousseau Gris? Wow. I knew he had some oddities, but...
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