Winery Hester Creek - Block 2 Reserve Merlot

Winery Hester CreekBlock 2 Reserve Merlot

4.0
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Block 2 Reserve Merlot of Winery Hester Creek is a red wine from the region of Golden Mile of British Columbia.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.

Taste structure of the Block 2 Reserve Merlot from the Winery Hester Creek

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Block 2 Reserve Merlot of Winery Hester Creek in the region of British Columbia is a powerful.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Block 2 Reserve Merlot of Winery Hester Creek in the region of British Columbia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Hester Creek's Block 2 Reserve Merlot.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Last vintages of this wine

Block 2 Reserve Merlot - 2018
In the top 100 of of Golden Mile wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Block 2 Reserve Merlot - 2017
In the top 100 of of Golden Mile wines
Average rating: 411110
Block 2 Reserve Merlot - 2016
In the top 100 of of Golden Mile wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Block 2 Reserve Merlot - 2015
In the top 100 of of Golden Mile wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Block 2 Reserve Merlot - 2014
In the top 100 of of Golden Mile wines
Average rating: 411110
Block 2 Reserve Merlot - 2013
In the top 100 of of Golden Mile wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Block 2 Reserve Merlot - 2012
In the top 100 of of Golden Mile wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Block 2 Reserve Merlot from Winery Hester Creek are 2016, 2015, 2017, 2014 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery Hester Creek

The winery offers 32 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Golden Mile in the region of British Columbia

The Winery Hester Creek is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 29 wines for sale in the of Golden Mile to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine British Columbia
In the top 450 of of Canada wines
In the top 300 of of Golden Mile wines
In the top 35000 of red wines
In the top 50000 wines of the world

The wine region of Golden Mile

The wine region of Golden Mile is located in the region of Okanagan Valley of British Columbia of Canada. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Fairview Cellars or the Domaine Hester Creek produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Golden Mile are Merlot, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Golden Mile often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.


The wine region of British Columbia

British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province, located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. The diversity of landscapes here – from rainy islands to desert-like valley floors – means that a wide variety of Grapes are planted here. They include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. While volumes are lower than those of the province of Ontario, British Columbia is home to a rapidly growing wine industry.

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The word of the wine: Primeur (purchase in)

Purchase made shortly after the harvest and before the wine is ready for consumption.

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