Queen of the Sierra red estate blend was grown on the Rorick Heritage Vineyard in Calaveras County at 2000-ft elevation, featuring soils comprised of a layer of schist over dolomite-rich limestone. Composed primarily of Zinfandel, Barbera, Tempranillo, Trousseau noir, and Mondeuse, the Queen shows all of the aromatic complexity and textural presence that are the hallmarks of wines grown on the limestone of the Forlorn Hope estate. It presents with compelling dynamic tension between its bright and forward red fruit, supple tannins, and lively acidity that make up this wine’s backbone.
