Hester Creek Old Vine Cabernet Franc 2021
Cabernet Franc gets a bad rap – often seen as just the blending grape in Bordeaux mixes. But in the hands of Hester Creek, these old vines are telling a story.
Deep ruby with a vibrant core, the wine immediately signals its complexity. The nose is a textbook cool-climate Cab Franc – red and black raspberries dancing with green bell pepper and a hint of dried lavender. It's like walking through an herb garden after a summer rain. The palate continues this narrative, with a distinctive graphite-like minerality that sets it apart from your average red wine.
Structurally, it's a beauty. Supple tannins provide just enough grip, while a medium-plus body gives the wine real presence. Tasted December 2023.
Process: Aged for 18 months in French and American oak.
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Style: Still Wine
Producer: Hester Creek
Country: Canada
Region: British Columbia, Okanagan Valley, Golden Mile Bench
Classification: VQA
Vintage: 2021
Colour: Red
Primary Grape: Cabernet Franc
Secondary Grape: N/A
Organic: N/A
Biodynamic: N/A
Sustainable: N/A
Vegan: N/A
Regeneratively Farmed: N/A
