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15¾/20
Hester Creek Character 2017
Golden Mile Bench, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaCharacter Red is a blend of syrah, merlot, petit verdot, and malbec that spends 6-8 months in a mix of French and American oak. The aromatics continue to improve and the style continues to get fresher, showing less prominent oak in favour of brighter, more savoury fruit. The weight is up a bit as are the tannins, but it is all supported by dense, dark fruit, dried herbs, all dusted in vanilla and cocoa. Best now with grilled beef.Tasted: 19 November 2018Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $20.95 | 750ml | BCLS, private wine stores, winery direct |
Blend: Merlot - Syrah - Malbec - Petit VerdotCSPC: 158311UPC: 626990112228