Forlorn Hope, "Queen of the Sierra" Red Blend, Calaveras County, California 2018
{organic} Barbera, Trousseau, Graciano, Tempranillo and Cabernet
DARK FRUITED & SUAVE, SAVORY, RICH BUT NOT HEAVY
Matthew Rorick has done everything from semi-pro skateboarding to serving in the Navy, including purchasing an 80-year-old vineyard in the remote Sierra Nevada foothills. Planted with an eclectic assortment of grapes that predate California’s conversion to a Cabernet and Chardonnay-centrism, his organic, high elevation vineyard is the source of this seductive red made in a natural, hands-off style. If you think all California wines are heavy and oaky, think again!
Serving Suggestions: Five-spice duck breast w/ plum & balsamic reduction. Grilled chicken w/ garlic & lemon butter. Korean BBQ beef short ribs. Baked tofu honey mustard tenders.
