| Rating | 94 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Appellation |
Sierra Foothills California USA |
| ABV | 13.2% |
| Price | $40.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2024-05-01 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Drinking Outside the Lines, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Albariño, Chardonnay , Chenin Blanc
Forlorn Hope Petite Voile Chardonnay 2018 Review
Petit Voile means small veil, and this name is a nod to how this wine was made. In 2019, Vigneron Matthew Rorick and winemaker Mara Ambrose found a neglected barrel of Chardonnay in the Forlorn Hope winery that had been protected by a thin veil of yeast. The result was a unique wine with complex oxidative notes and great balance, and they wanted to share it with the world. It has a delightfully salty nose with subtle floral aromas. The palate offers extreme balance between rich fruit, savory notes, and acidity.
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