Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
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)
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.
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.