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Hester Creek Estate Winery Selected Barrels Merlot 2018 Wine Review

Hester Creek Estate Winery Selected Barrels Merlot 2018

Hester Creek Estate Winery Selected Barrels Merlot 2018

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

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $17.99

Drink: 2020-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.8%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Hester Creek Estate Winery

Agent: Revelry Imports

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Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Loads of flavour in this very well priced Merlot. Aromas of plum and ripe cherry, along with hints of mocha and vanilla. Full bodied, smooth and soft on the palate with ripe fruit notes and warm vanilla and cedar hints. Smooth and soft, while also nicely balanced. Enjoy with prime rib roast.
This vintage is comprised mainly of five different local lots. Fruit from three of our vineyard manager Iqbal Gill's own vineyards in Oliver were blended with our Golden Mile Bench estate Merlot from Blocks 1 and 10. A delightful Merlot with well-integrated tannins and a juicy vibrancy that continues through a lingering finish.

Source: Winery (Hester Creek Estate Winery)

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