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The Hatch The Smokeshow 2015
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Smoke Show refers to the 2015 wildfires that were a major issue in the Okanagan Valley, creating some very smoky conditions at exactly the wrong time. At The Hatch they liken the smoke effect to an added layer of intensity to the wine, with notes that remind of a peaty Scotch. Rather than fight it, the team chose to embrace the smoke, citing it to be an authentic reflection of their plot of land, and thus a climat of that time. It’s rich and dark with a healthy dose of tannins and a strong mix of lifted black cherry and fireplace ash. You can drink this now with a steak, grilled rare.Tasted: 08 November 2018Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $23.99 | 750ml | winery direct |