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Culmina Family Estate Hypothesis 2018
Golden Mile Bench, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis south Okanagan red gets the early morning sun and avoids the harsh late day sun as it drops behind Mt. Kobau to the west. Hypothesis is a long distance runner, so six years old is only the beginning for this wine. The nose has cherry and leather with a touch of bandaid. On the palate, it opens with a rush of earthy red and black fruit and refreshing acidity that fuel a run of complex flavours, including cassis, licorice, spice and cedar. The finish is balanced, the tannins are fine grained with a silky texture, and a final note of minerality. The 2018 Hypothesis is a 32/31/25/6.5/5.5 mix of cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, petit verdot, and malbec grown on the Golden Mile Bench estate’s Arise and Stan’s Benches. The finished wine is aged in French Oak that is 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
