Hester Creek Estate Winery Character Red 2022 Wine Review

Hester Creek Estate Winery Character Red 2022

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada

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Price: $32.95

Drink: 2023-2027

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.2%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine

Winery: Hester Creek Estate Winery

Agent: Revelry Imports

Natalie's Score: 95/100

The Character Red from Hester Creek in the South Okanagan is a rich blend that whispers cedar and blackberry, with a velvety finish that lingers like a good campfire story. The estate was founded in 1968 by Italian pioneer Joe Busnardo who brought vine cuttings back from Italy in his suitcase. Today, they’re a full wine destination, with a villa hotel, restaurant, and cooking classes. This red is divine with President’s Choice Blue Menu Smoked Gouda—smoky, savoury, and smooth. Think barbecue ribs or grilled veggie skewers by the lake while ignoring your inbox.

Character Red food pairings: Pair the 2022 vintage with BBQ burgers and vegetable skewers.

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This Hester Creek Estate Winery Character Red 2022 was reviewed on October 14, 2023 by Natalie MacLean

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46452
$32.95
823 bottles

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Reviews and Ratings

Deborah Podurgiel WSET IV Candidate - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Hester Creek Estate Winery's Character Red is made to be approachable on its release, but I really like what they've done with the 2022 Character Red. Very approachable now for sure, with shoulders and a body to match.

Character Red 2022 is a medium-plus-bodied, almost full-bodied, red wine blend of Petit Verdot, Malbec, Syrah and Merlot rich with aromas of dark cherry, ripe dark berries, plum, wild sagey herbs, earthy, flinty, savoury and subtly spicy flavours, mouth-filling and so easy to love. Tannins are velvety and the wine is balanced with fresh acidity that can take on burgers, ribs or even a juicy pork roast. Very nicely done. Tasted December 2023.

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Hester Creek Estate Winery Character Red 2022 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 95/100

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