Queen of the Sierra 2023

Forlorn Hope

Queen of the Sierra 2023

750ml
$24
  • Organic
  • Vegan
Description

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.

Forlorn Hope

Forlorn Hope loves a longshot. They love the outsiders, the lost causes, the people/projects/ideas that are abandoned as not having a chance in the world. Forlorn Hope loves the little guy because they’re all about tenacity and overcoming a challenge. Taken from the Dutch ‘verloren hoop’, meaning ‘lost troop’, Forlorn Hope was the name given to the band of soldiers who volunteered to lead the charge directly into enemy defenses. The chance of success for the Forlorn Hope was always slim, but the glory and rewards granted to survivors ensured no shortage of applicants. These bottles are their headlong rush into the breach. Rare creatures from the limestone slopes of Rorick Heritage Vineyard, these wines are their brave advance party, their pride and joy – their Forlorn Hope.

ORIGIN

California, United States

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