Forlorn Hope, Queen of the Sierra Estate Red 2021 Gaintza Txakolina The nose is very intense

The nose is very intense

which owes its persistence to the quality of the fruit and the prolonged lees ageing

The smooth sweetness continues with toffee apples

but firmly in the herbal corner

fine texture

Forlorn Hope, Queen of the Sierra Estate Red 2021 Gaintza Txakolina The nose is very intenseThis estate red blend is grown at a high altitude vineyard in Calaveras County, with schist and dolomite rich limestone soils. Together, these elements bring out texture and complexity in the blend of Zinfandel, Barbera, Tempranillo, and other ideal red varieties. Bright, fruit forward, and dynamic, this wine is organically grown and matured in neutral oak and stainless steel.