Forlorn Hope "Queen of the Sierra" White, 2016 castilla la mancha Alain farms according to the

Alain farms according to the pragmatic principles of lutte raisonnée

Casa Julia is the result of Pablo Morande's life's work

Smooth menthol

Delightfully intriguing white from natural producer

Biscuit and richness comes from the "Primus" resting on the lees (the wine ages on the yeasts before filtering to add depth)

Forlorn Hope "Queen of the Sierra" White, 2016 castilla la mancha Alain farms according to theEstate blend of Chardonnay, Albarino, Picpoul and others (eg Vermentino, Chenin Blanc) from Forlorn Hope's Limestone soil vineyards in Calaveras County. Stainless Steel; some neutral oak Native ferments, no additions (sometimes sulfur depending on vintage).