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Hester Creek 'Block 2 Reserve' Merlot, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2016
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -77347
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Savoury, supple, smoky.
Hester Creek was established in 1968 and the Block 2 Merlot vines (some of the oldest in the Okanagan) were planted in the early 70s.
Smoked plums and cherries lead the nose, next carob, vanilla, dried herbs and a potpourri of cedar chips and dried flowers. For the palate, think meaty--like salty bacon layered with spices and dark cocoa.
Supple and savoury to be certain.
Pair: Roast chicken, rack of lamb, hearty vegetable or bean stews.


Pairs great with Gone Crackers Blue Cheese & Cracked Pepper
 
 
Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Barbeque, GONE CRACKERS, Cheese - Hard/Aged


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2019-01-08 11:54:35.0

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92 Points

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89 Points

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89 Points

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91 Points

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Bartier Bros. Grenache~Syrah~Mourvedre, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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91 Points

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89 Points

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91 Points

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90 Points

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90 Points

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Bartier Bros. 'The Orchard Row', Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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Moon Curser 'Heist' Rose, Okanagan Valley BC
90 Points

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90 Points

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Moon Curser 'Contraband' Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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Gold Hill Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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Bartier Bros. Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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