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Forlorn Hope

San Hercurmer delle Frecce Shake Ridge Vineyard Barbera

9.1105 ratings
9.232 pro ratings
Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Barbera
Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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Forlorn HopeAmador County, Sierra FoothillsBarbera
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Jon Bonné

Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle

9.1

Diverging from the theme a bit, but revisiting an Amador rock star.

Diverging from the theme a bit, but revisiting an Amador rock star.

1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2014
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.1

Bright. Juicy. Nice to taste domestic Barbera that's happy to be its own thing. Neither ripened past the necessary acidity, nor trying too hard to be Piemontese, this is a great example of letting the grape and the site shine through into the glass.

Bright. Juicy. Nice to taste domestic Barbera that's happy to be its own thing. Neither ripened past the necessary acidity, nor trying too hard to be Piemontese, this is a great example of letting the grape and the site shine through into the glass.

Dec 18th, 2016
Jeff Burrows
8.1

Nice enough Barbera, opened with Matt's San Soufre. This wine was nice, not exceptional.

Nice enough Barbera, opened with Matt's San Soufre. This wine was nice, not exceptional.

Nov 21st, 2016
Mark Cartland
9.2

Violets and brambly fruit make for an interesting and delicious "take" on Barbera. The restrained alcohol allowed me to enjoy the wine's subtleties without interference.

Violets and brambly fruit make for an interesting and delicious "take" on Barbera. The restrained alcohol allowed me to enjoy the wine's subtleties without interference.

Mar 10th, 2016
Chad Hinds
9.4

Perfect with Goat Burgers @Matthew Rorick

Perfect with Goat Burgers @Matthew Rorick

Apr 23rd, 2015
Craig Haarmeyer
9.4

Funky produce, indeed. "This bottle producin' some sweet cream!"

Funky produce, indeed. "This bottle producin' some sweet cream!"

Mar 8th, 2015
Jake Coursen
9.2

Some good bab

Some good bab

Mar 7th, 2015
Victor Aul
8.9

Young and lean

Young and lean

Feb 28th, 2015
Mark Flocco
8.5

Very Italianesque. Bright acidity, restrained fruit. One of the better domestic representations of Barbera that I've tried.

Very Italianesque. Bright acidity, restrained fruit. One of the better domestic representations of Barbera that I've tried.

Feb 25th, 2015
Jeff Burrows
9.0

Part two of fun comparison. Super authentic Barbera. This one is lighter in color, nose is more open immediately, and still more accessible on day two. Bright acidity, needs food!

Part two of fun comparison. Super authentic Barbera. This one is lighter in color, nose is more open immediately, and still more accessible on day two. Bright acidity, needs food!

Feb 17th, 2015