
Forlorn Hope
Taken from the Dutch "verloren hoop", meaning "lost troop", Forlorn Ho...
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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Forlorn Hope San Hercurmer delle Frecce Barbera 2017Barbera from Amador, Sierra Foothills, California
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Forlorn Hope Yount Mill Vineyard Nacre Semillon 2013Semillon from Napa Valley, California
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Forlorn Hope Ost-Intrigen St. Laurent 2015St. Laurent from Carneros, California
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Forlorn Hope San Hercurmer delle Frecce Barbera 2013Barbera from Sierra Foothills, California
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Forlorn Hope Ukiyo Rose 2013Rosé from Amador, Sierra Foothills, California
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Forlorn Hope Kumo To Ame Rose 2013Rosé from Amador, Sierra Foothills, California
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Forlorn Hope Ost-Intrigen St. Laurent 2016St. Laurent from Carneros, California
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Forlorn Hope Que Saudade Verdelho 2015Verdelho from California
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Forlorn Hope Yount Mill Vineyard Nacre Semillon 2012Semillon from Napa Valley, California
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Forlorn Hope Suspiro del Moro Alvarelhao 2016Other Red Wine from Lodi, California
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Forlorn Hope Ost-Intrigen St. Laurent 2014St. Laurent from Carneros, California
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Forlorn Hope The Faufreluches Gewurztraminer 2013Gewurztraminer from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Forlorn Hope San Hercurmer delle Frecce Barbera 2015Barbera from Amador, Sierra Foothills, California
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Forlorn Hope Rorick Heritage Vineyard Picpoul 2017Picpoul from Sierra Foothills, California
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Forlorn Hope Que Saudade Verdelho 2013Verdelho from California
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Forlorn Hope Kirschenmann Pinot Gris Ramato 2015Pinot Gris/Grigio from Lodi, California
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Forlorn Hope Gemischter Satz White Wine 2014Other White Blends from Lodi, California
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Forlorn Hope San Hercurmer delle Frecce Barbera 2016Barbera from Amador, Sierra Foothills, California
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Forlorn Hope The Kerrigans Carignan 2016Carignan from Mendocino, California
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Forlorn Hope Estate Chenin Blanc 2015Chenin Blanc from Sierra Foothills, California
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Forlorn Hope Suspiro del Moro Alvarelhao 2015Other Red Wine from Lodi, California
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Forlorn Hope King Andrews White Wine 2015Other White Blends from Suisun Valley, North Coast, California
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Forlorn Hope Rorick Heritage Vineyard Vermentino 2017Vermentino from Sierra Foothills, California
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Forlorn Hope Estate Chenin Blanc 2016Chenin Blanc from Sierra Foothills, California
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Forlorn Hope Ghanima Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California