2023 Forlorn Hope, Queen of the Sierra Estate Rorick Heritage Vineyard Red Wine Sierra Foothills Clos Saron and tangy acidity

and tangy acidity

Grapes: 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Nero

resulting in a natural pearlescent effect when poured over ice or mixed with tonic

Vines are 40+ years old

3-day macerated fruit and carbonic maceration

2023 Forlorn Hope, Queen of the Sierra Estate Rorick Heritage Vineyard Red Wine Sierra Foothills Clos Saron and tangy acidityField blend from organically farmed vines at 2000 ft elevation on limestone and schist. Includes Zinfandel, Tempranillo, Barbera, Trousseau, Mondeuse, and others. Spontaneous fermentation, partial whole cluster, 1421 day maceration. Aged in neutral barrel and stainless. Unfined, unfiltered, minimal SO. 13% ABV.