Queen City Brewery

Forlorn Hope

Queen of the Sierra Rorick Heritage Vineyard Red Blend

Juicy but still some stuff going on. Fantastic burger pairing. — 6 months ago

Herman Story

Smash City Pinot Noir 2021

Delectable Wine
9.1

The 2021 Smash City is bright and floral with a wild blend of crushed strawberries, dusty rose, citrus and spice. This is juicy and fruit-focused, with crisp red berries elevated by traces of citrus under an air of violet inner florals. The Smash City cleans up beautifully, full of energy and perfumed, leaving the palate nicely refreshed. This lively Pinot Noir is produced with all Bien Nacido fruit. (Eric Guido, Vinous, May 2023) — 3 years ago

Charles Smith

M.C.K. (Motor City Kitty) Syrah 2022

Beast! Big, burly, brooding, and bawesome.
Rich and gamey with smoky olive brine and savory layers of earth. Tucking a couple away.
— 4 months ago

Tom, Steve and 3 others liked this

Podere Sapaio

Volpolo Bolgheri Red Blend 2022

Sitting for lunch in the heart of the city of Bolgheri, at a great restaurant, I had to try something I never had before. This entry level Bordeaux blend was a nice surprise.

Purple in color with a purplish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing blueberries, plums, black currants, cherries, light oak, spices, light earth, herbs, tobacco leaf, dark chocolates, licorice and a touch of vanilla.

Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Bordeaux blend from Tuscany is already drinking nicely, even right out of the bottle. Spicy and rich.

Opulent with lots of fruits, but also some earth notes to compliment the fruits.

Tannins show up after 30 minutes of airtime. A great nose shows itself after 90 minutes in the decanter. Much better once it opens up, so be patient.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. Tangy, spicy and entertaining. I paired it with beef stew.

A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 15% Petit Verdot. Aged in oak barrels for 14 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30.
— 2 years ago

Tom, Ted and 11 others liked this

Forlorn Hope

Queen of the Sierra Skin Fermented Chardonnay Blend

So enjoyable every time - apricots, strawberries, minerality. — 5 years ago

Ira and Mark liked this

Foradori

Fontanasanta Vigneti delle Dolomiti Manzoni Bianco 2022

From the Wine Queen of the Dolomites, Elizabeta Foradori. Full bodied Pinot bianco. Minerals. Saline. Herbs. — 6 months ago

Tom liked this

Herman Story

Smash City California Pinot Noir

Interesting Pinot, dark and deep up front yet also light on the palate. — 9 months ago

Cadre Wines

Sea Queen Edna Valley Albariño 2020

Really impressed with this wine. This area of California’s landscape and proximity to the Pacific mimics that of Albariño’s home, Rias Biaxas. Salty, tropical, and mineral with good weight and balance. — 5 years ago

Forlorn Hope

Queen of the Sierra Amber Verdelho Blend 2020

Not very good, and I like FH. — 5 years ago

Peter and Sharon liked this