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90POINTS
16½/20
Culmina Family Estate Hypothesis 2017
Golden Mile Bench, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaCulmina is a Golden Mile Bench blend coming off Arise and Stan's Benches, containing 43/21/20/10/6 cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, malbec, and petit verdot. This was aged in 31% new French oak barriques, 20% one year old, and 51% neutral oak. This wine has developed over time, shedding some intense earthy tannic notes, but it remains rich and dry with spicy black fruit, cloves, and a long, warm finish. It's still a bit of a monster, but if you like your reds big, this fills the bill. The winery seems on track with its food pairings, suggesting Périgord truffle risotto with grilled king oyster mushrooms, roasted pheasant breast with a chestnut and sage stuffing, or full-flavoured, hard cheeses such as Mimolette or Avonlea clothbound cheddar.Tasted: 29 October 2023Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $50.00 | 750ml | winery online/direct, select private retailers |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Malbec - Petit VerdotUPC: 827413001000
