Forlorn Hope Ost-Intrigen St. Laurent 2013

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Forlorn Hope Ost-Intrigen St. Laurent 2013 Front Label
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Vintage
2013

Size
750ML

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The 2013 Forlorn Hope Ost-Intrigen St. Laurent is grown in the Ricci Vineyard in Carneros. There is 100% stem inclusion during fermentation; 8 months elevage in neutral oak

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  • 90
    Well, I haven't had many opportunities to taste a Sankt Laurent (Saint-Laurent) but here it is and it pretty pleasing. This hallmark the racy 2013 Forlorn Hope Ost-Intrigen is is it's balance. Medium to dark ruby color, youthful appearance; bright red fruit aromas, kind of on the tart side, fresh, some earth in the background; medium bodied, well-textured on the palate, soft tannins; dry, medium acidity, very good balance; bright red fruit and dried dust in the flavors; medium finish, a pleasing red fruits in the end. This wine invites a meal. (Tasted: June 2, 2015, San Francisco, CA)
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Forlorn Hope, California
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Taken from the Dutch "verloren hoop", meaning "lost troop", Forlorn Hope was the name given to the band of soldiers who volunteered to lead the charge directly into enemy defenses. The chance of success for the Forlorn Hope was always slim, but the glory and rewards granted to survivors ensured no shortage of applicants.

These bottles, the first produced by Matthew Rorick Wines, were our headlong rush into the breach. Rare creatures from appellations unknown and varieties uncommon, these wines are our brave advance party, our pride and joy – our Forlorn Hope.

Matthew Rorick found his passion for food and wine at his grandfather's table, where the elder Rorick's love of sharing a bottle, a meal, and good conversation inspired his career in winemaking.

After receiving his degree in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis, Matthew worked on a diverse number of winemaking projects including collaborations with wineries in New Zealand, South Africa, and Chile, as well as with Peter Michael Winery, Chasseur, and Miura Vineyards in California, among others. The broad array of different winemaking and grape growing techniques and philosophies he encountered provided a unique practical counterpoint to the theory he learned at University and flavor his current direction in the winery.

Taking his cues from the stones and soil, he endeavors to interrupt the natural development of each of his wines as little as possible in order that the character and uniqueness of each vineyard site may take center stage.

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A significant variety in Austria, St. Laurent successfully grows also in the Pfalz and Rheinhessen regions of Germany. As the progeny of both Pinot and Savagnin, St, Laurent creates a finished red with a great deal of finesse not unlike Pinot Noir—but with a deeper color and a touch more body. Somm Secret—St. Laurent is the most widely planted red variety in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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Known for elegant wines that combine power and finesse, Carneros is set in the rolling hills that straddle the southernmost parts of both Sonoma and Napa counties. The cooling winds from the abutting San Pablo Bay, combined with lots of midday California sunshine, create an ideal environment for producing wines with a perfect balance of crisp acidity and well-ripened fruit.

This cooler pocket of California lends itself to growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Carneros is an important source of sparkling wines made in the style of Champagne as well.

RVLM1FH13OST_2013 Item# 141546

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