Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
88
/100
Reviews
9
professional
Vintages
1
2007
Other
88/100
Red Blend
NV
Community Reviews
44
Reviews
87.5
Avg Score
89
Highest
Taster #3108
· Jul 26, 2019
Interesting and lovely. A touch of raisin reminds me a bit of touriga or even something Italian... primitivo? Ready to go but fresh still - lots of acid and will be good for quite awhile longer. A nice drink punching well above its price, definitely a unique wine.
2007 vintage
Taster #5717
· Oct 31, 2014
Love the work that Matthew is doing at Forlorn Hope. This is truly the new wave of Cali winemakers who are willing to experiment with unloved grapes.
2007 vintage
Taster #6028
· Jan 16, 2013
89/100
Decanted 1 hr. ahead off a bit of sediment (a good sign). Medium ruby color. Nice earthy nose of tobacco, hard spices, black cherries. Medium-bodied on the palate, as plum flavors and a hint of clove come in over a relatively smooth texture. Finishes quickly with light grip and low tannins. A touriga-tinto roriz blend, which is adventurous for Amador (and most other places). Stated ABV of 13.3 is also unusual, though this wine did show a bit of heat. …
2007 vintage
Taster #2546
· Jun 9, 2012
86/100
2012 TAPAS (Tempranillo Advocates, Producers and Amigos Society) Tasting (Fort Mason Festival Pavillon, San Francisco, California) : Dark cherry red color; baked cherry, mature nose; mature, baked cherry, plum palate; medium finish
2007 vintage