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Forlorn Hope

San Hercurmer delle Frecce Shake Ridge Vineyard Barbera

9.228 ratings
9.313 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
Top Notes For
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
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
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
Alex Hill
9.1

Bright acid and dark berry fruit with whole cluster spice and no oak to speak of. Refreshingly textbook Barbera.

Bright acid and dark berry fruit with whole cluster spice and no oak to speak of. Refreshingly textbook Barbera.

Oct 27th, 2014
Geoff Davis

Co-owner Stellareese Wines

9.1

Whoa. Pizza wine. So fresh so clean.

Whoa. Pizza wine. So fresh so clean.

Sep 8th, 2014
Maggie Hoffman

Wine Editor SeriousEats

9.5

This was so delicious.

This was so delicious.

Jun 21st, 2014
Vinny Eng
9.4

Mule appreciation for Mssr. @forlornhopewine! Oh, joyful roadside discovery.

Mule appreciation for Mssr. @forlornhopewine! Oh, joyful roadside discovery.

Apr 23rd, 2014
Matt Beyard
9.1

Very nice pizza wine. Plenty of fruit with nice acid.

Very nice pizza wine. Plenty of fruit with nice acid.

May 13th, 2018
Matt Beyard
9.2

Perfect wine with our first Grilled Pizza's of the season. Great acidity to stand up to the pie.

Perfect wine with our first Grilled Pizza's of the season. Great acidity to stand up to the pie.

Jun 12th, 2017