2014 Hypothesis
APPELLATION
Okanagan Valley
SUB-APPELLATION
Golden Mile Bench
VINEYARD SOURCE
An estate grown blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (45%), Merlot (33%), Cabernet Franc (22%) from Arise Bench.
WINEMAKING
Matured for 16 months in a combination of new (30%), 1-year-old (63%), and 2-year-old (7%) French oak barrels.
TASTING NOTE
Black pepper and Provençal Saucisson aromas are buoyed by intense dark cherries and currant notes. Structured and dense, the balanced and full palate showcases integrated fruit, chocolate, cloves and a subtle trace of mint. Tannins are fine and supple; the finish long and pronounced.
FOOD PAIRING
Traditional Raclette with herbed, new baby potatoes, grilled elk sausage, cornichons, and whole-grain mustard.