Forlorn Hope

Ukiyo Sierra Foothills Rosé Blend

8.827 ratings
8.77 pro ratings
Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Rosé Blend
Potato, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Herbs, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Nuts & Seeds, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, Baking Spices, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

subtlety. lost art in a world of extremes. Matt understands what it is to be subtle because like the floating world, that is where true beauty is found, in the subtleties.

subtlety. lost art in a world of extremes. Matt understands what it is to be subtle because like the floating world, that is where true beauty is found, in the subtleties.

1 person found it helpfulJul 11th, 2015
Stefan Dolhain

Sierra Foothills.Too tuttifrutti candy-like, tastes a bit diluted too. First time I'm disappointed with a Forlorn Hope wine. 2013 vintage, Abv. 11,31%.

Sierra Foothills.Too tuttifrutti candy-like, tastes a bit diluted too. First time I'm disappointed with a Forlorn Hope wine. 2013 vintage, Abv. 11,31%.

Nov 13th, 2016
Craig Haarmeyer

So restrained & delicate

So restrained & delicate

Mar 8th, 2015
Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

8.7

Apparently, I'm on a winter rose kick.

Apparently, I'm on a winter rose kick.

Jan 20th, 2015
Stephen Rosemire

Ukiko

Oct 2nd, 2014
Sean Silver

$19

Sep 11th, 2016
Mark Danzeisen

Delicate, high acidity

Delicate, high acidity

Jul 15th, 2016
Chris DeBarr

Barrel aged from his Touriga Nacional led blend of old vine Portuguese vines lost in the Sierra, this delicate yet plush rosé brings sensations of dreaming of summer-- of tomatoes, peaches, & watermelon-- like a lyric from a song you know you'll never forget-- like a sensual reverie on "this floating world" where "parties are never meant to last..."

Barrel aged from his Touriga Nacional led blend of old vine Portuguese vines lost in the Sierra, this delicate yet plush rosé brings sensations of dreaming of summer-- of tomatoes, peaches, & watermelon-- like a lyric from a song you know you'll never forget-- like a sensual reverie on "this floating world" where "parties are never meant to last..."

Apr 30th, 2016
Justin Hansohn

Creamy watermelon. Really nice contrast to the kumo to ame. Super smooth and very roundedly complex and interesting for pink juice.

Creamy watermelon. Really nice contrast to the kumo to ame. Super smooth and very roundedly complex and interesting for pink juice.

Aug 6th, 2015
Peter Roos

2013 Ukiyo - muted, not much to smell or taste here...enjoyed the 2012 Kumo Te Ame that this wine is made from much more

2013 Ukiyo - muted, not much to smell or taste here...enjoyed the 2012 Kumo Te Ame that this wine is made from much more

Jun 24th, 2015