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16¼/20
The Hatch Cabernet Franc 2015
Golden Mile Bench, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis captures cab franc's herbaceousness, the Okanagan's purity and generosity, and The Hatch's less-is-more winemaking style. One of their Hobo Series, this is from Mama D’s Vineyard on the Golden Mile Bench, with time in partial new American oak barrels and the remainder in neutral old French. Charming herbal and dusky plum, resinous wild blackberry and soft pepper, soft and cushioned on the voluminous palate without being obese and bloated. There's a tweak of acidity reining all in, and a tight grip of acidity on the sides to narrow to a buzzy, lifted finish. Beautifully drinkable now, ideally with pork. If my notes are correct, this has taken a considerable price leap over last year, but -amongst its Okanagan peers - is worth it.Tasted: 16 August 2017Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $34.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
