Forlorn Hope
Mataro
California, USA
From the Rorick Vineyard in Cavaleros County (one of the counties in Sierra Foothills that has no AVA). Transparent ruby turning orange at the rim. Fresh Provence herbs in the nose. Medium-bodied, high acidity, more elegance than power, present but well-integrated tannin. Good length. Could do with a bit more concentration though to be truly great.
From the Rorick Vineyard in Cavaleros County (one of the counties in Sierra Foothills that has no AVA). Transparent ruby turning orange at the rim. Fresh Provence herbs in the nose. Medium-bodied, high acidity, more elegance than power, present but well-integrated tannin. Good length. Could do with a bit more concentration though to be truly great.
Nov 5th, 2016
The oak is a little separate from the wine, with a noticeable caramel pop to it. Elegant and silky in texture, the fruit is plum and blueberry. I know this ages in used oak, but I was surprised how much oak. Some time should integrate this better, so wait another 6 months.
The oak is a little separate from the wine, with a noticeable caramel pop to it. Elegant and silky in texture, the fruit is plum and blueberry. I know this ages in used oak, but I was surprised how much oak. Some time should integrate this better, so wait another 6 months.
Apr 13th, 2016
Like playing a harp with angels watching full of rapt and wonder. Bravo @Matthew Rorick
Like playing a harp with angels watching full of rapt and wonder. Bravo @Matthew Rorick
Apr 4th, 2016
Generally quite nice, but more tannins than I prefer.
Generally quite nice, but more tannins than I prefer.
Dec 28th, 2017
