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Forlorn Hope Queen of the Sierra Calaveras Co. Estate Red Wine 2023

$2399

The red half of Matthew Rorick's estate Queen of the Sierra trilogy, drawn from his organically farmed Rorick Heritage Vineyard at 2,000 feet in Calaveras County. The 2023 leans on Zinfandel, Barbera, Tempranillo, Trousseau Noir, and Mondeuse, fermented spontaneously with partial whole-cluster and 14 to 21 days on the skins, then raised in neutral barrel and stainless. The hallmark is tension: bright, forward red fruit pulled into focus by supple tannin and lively acidity. Chillable, gulpable, and a fine ambassador for what Sierra Foothills farming can do when the additions stay near zero.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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More about Forlorn Hope

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Barbera , Red Blend , Tempranillo , Zinfandel

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Wood-fired pizza, grilled sausages, herb-roasted chicken, mushroom pasta, or burgers with sharp cheddar.

Tasting Profile

Light to medium-bodied with crunchy red cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, soft tannin, and bright, juicy acidity.