Forlorn Hope "Nacré" Napa Valley Semillon 2015

The Nacré Semillon is still packed with energy and shows the nuances of youth, even after 9 years of elevage! The fruit for our 2015 Nacré was hand-picked and pressed whole cluster, and underwent spontaneous/native fermentation in stainless steel. It was aged 7+ years in bottle prior to its release. The Nacré is produced in the same fashion as the Sémillons of Australia’s Hunter Valley and is capable of decades of aging. The wine bears the name Nacré - meaning mother-of-pearl - as a testament to its affinity for pairing with oysters. Crisp, racy and focused, with layer upon layer of flavor that opens up with decantation.