Queen of the Sierra, Amber Wine Estate 2023

Made by the inimitable Matthew Rorick (Forlorn Hope) from his Heritage Vineyard in Calavares County. This bottling is a blend of Albarino, Verdelho, and Muscat - so you know it smells good...

Aromatic and serious, this skin-contact "amber" (*cough* orange) wine is a beautiful example of the merits of maceration.  With the skins come texture, gingery spice, a bit of tannic grip and all around more of a mouthful.  Adult clementine juice with probiotics.