Hester Creek Syrah Viognier 2017

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17/20

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis exuberant syrah from Hester Creek is extra-flamboyant thanks to a generous inclusion of 16% viognier. You'll spot it on the highly perfumed nose of lilac, violets, blackberries and orange zest. Round in the mouth with chocolate and lashings of sweet summer berries, it's nicely juicy too. The use of 60% American oak in the elevage adds creamy coconut richness to ripe, structured tannins. Pour into a very large glass so you can fully appreciate this syrah's aromatic power.Tasted: 10 September 2019Tasted by: Prices:

$25.99

750ml

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Producer: Hester Creek Estate WineryDistributors: Revelry Import Company
Blend: Syrah - ViognierCSPC: 504399UPC: 626990222064

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16^¾/20

Hester Creek Syrah Viognier 2017

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaA mix of sites from Black Sage and the Golden Mile Bench for the syrah, while the viognier comes off two vineyards in Osoyoos. In the traditional Rhone style, the two varieties were sorted, destemmed and co-fermented in an Italian-style Ganimede fermenter and left on the skins for 17 days. It was aged another 14 months in 60% American and 40% French oak, of which 30% was new oak. The wine is a vivacious red with excellent acid and silky, refined tannins. The palate is ripe with floral, ripe cherries and blueberries and a lick of minerality to keep it all aligned. Impressive and should age through 2021. I like the idea of lamb burgers. Fine value.Tasted: 25 July 2019Tasted by: Prices:

$25.99

750ml

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Producer: Hester Creek Estate WineryDistributors: Revelry Import Company
Blend: Syrah - ViognierCSPC: 504399UPC: 626990222064

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16^¼/20

Hester Creek Syrah Viognier 2017

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaOften viognier splashed into syrah is a gimmick, or worse, a disjointed mess. Here, it works, with 16% viognier joining the Black Sage Bench and Golden Mile Bench syrah. In classic Rhone style, the two were cofermented and then aged in oak (60/40 American/French) 30% of which was new. Silky and plush cassis, blueberry, cured sweet sausage, violets, vanilla flow seamlessly on the full palate, the power and warmth of the southern Okanagan subdued into a 13.9 degree package. Tannins are worn soft to a lingering peppery finish. Best partnered with grilled lamb burgers.Tasted: 04 August 2019Tasted by: Prices:

$25.99

750ml

winery direct and club members

Producer: Hester Creek Estate WineryDistributors: Revelry Import Company
Blend: Syrah - ViognierCSPC: 504399UPC: 626990222064

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