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15¾/20
Hester Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Golden Mile Bench, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe grapes in this small lot cabernet come from two blocks, 7 and 8, on a very warm site on the Golden Mile Bench. It is a mix of clone 191 from St. Émillon, and 169 from Bordeaux, both ripening easily on the site. At 15 years of age, the vines yield moderate amounts of handpicked fruit, which was sorted, destemmed, and gently fermented in Italian Ganimede fermenters. Post ferment, most of the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. Chocolate and herbal black fruits lead to a soft and warm palate with more blackberry, chocolate, a swath of vanilla, and spice. Soft and ready to drink, this is best with grilled beef.Tasted: 18 September 2021Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $34.99 | 750ml | winery online/direct; Bench Club Members |
Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 388439UPC: 626990222071
