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16½/20
Culmina Family Estate Hypothesis 2018
Golden Mile Bench, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis southern Okanagan red enjoys the early morning sun and avoids the intense late-day rays as it drops behind Mt. Kobau to the west. Hypothesis is a long-distance runner, so six years old is just the beginning for this wine. The nose offers cherry and leather with a hint of bandaid. On the palate, it begins with a burst of earthy red and black fruit and refreshing acidity that drive a sequence of complex flavours, including cassis, licorice, spice, and cedar. The finish is balanced, with fine-grained tannins and a silky texture, topped with a final note of minerality. The 2018 Hypothesis is a blend of 32% cabernet franc, 31% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot, 6.5% petit verdot, and 5.5% malbec grown on the Golden Mile Bench estate’s Arise and Stan’s Benches. The wine is aged in French oak—35% new, 20% 1-year-old, and 45% neutral.Tasted: 28 November 2024Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $50.00 | 750ml | winery online/direct, select private retailers |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Malbec - Petit VerdotUPC: 827413001000
