| Rating | 94 |
| Style | White |
| Blend | Albariño, Chardonnay, Muscat / Moscato, Verdelho, Vermentino |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Appellation |
Sierra Foothills California USA |
| ABV | 12% |
| Price | $25.00 Value Pick |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-08-20 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Sipping Without Food, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Grüner Veltliner, Riesling , Savagnin
Forlorn Hope Queen of the Sierra Amber 2023 Review
The grapes are sourced from the organically farmed, high-elevation Rorick Heritage vineyard in Calaveras County in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The blend is primarily composed of Verdelho, Albariño, Muscat, and Chardonnay, adding bright aromatics and good structure to the final wine. The result is one of the most unique American skin-contact wines out there. Pears, mushrooms, and tea mingle with hints of ginger and cardamom on the nose. The palate is grippy and dry with a good, rich fruit core and some added floral notes.
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