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Red

2019 Hester Creek Garland

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4/29/2024 - Rudolph Schmidt Likes this wine: NR

74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Pet Verdot, Cabernet Franc 6%, 5% Malbec, 1% Merlot. 24m in French oak, decanted 2h.

Just singing, amazing what a year can do. Blackberry, hint of balsamic, graphite, cigar humidor, cherries dipped in dark chocolate. Awesome finess.

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Red

2021 Hester Creek Character Red

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4/22/2024 - Merrit wrote: 90 points

Great nose on this right now: Cherry, blackberry, bubblegum, and floral soap. It’s delightful to smell.

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2017 Hester Creek Garland

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4/6/2024 - KillerJones wrote: 87 points

Sap, ink & wood resins, thick on the palate – one almost needs a knife to cut it.

Over the top in that respect – feels like those Napa’s from the ‘90’s, ripe enough…but so ‘much ado about the jazz’.

Not my style anymore…but there was a time.

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Red

2018 Hester Creek Cabernet Syrah Terra Unica

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3/4/2024 - JAP55 Likes this wine: 90 points

dark ruby with low-medium intensity tomato leaf aroma.
Dry, high acidity and alcohol with medium-high tannin and body.
Evolving but still mostly black current with some coconut flavours. Just starting to show some aging notes. The finish is medium.

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2019 Hester Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

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2/25/2024 - Merrit wrote: 90 points

Red fruit and some spice

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Red

2012 Hester Creek The Judge

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2/14/2024 - Barberesco Likes this wine: NR

Full bodied, smooth.

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2017 Hester Creek The Judge

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2/3/2024 - domestic_primate Likes this wine: 90 points

Put this up against a Nota Bene of the same vintage; the Nota was better.

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2013 Hester Creek The Judge

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2/2/2024 - JAP55 Likes this wine: 88 points

Medium garnet with notes of cured meats.
Dry, medium plus acidity, tannin and body with high alcohol.
Cured meats, coconut and red cherry notes in medium intensity leading to a medium finish. Overall, very good

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White - Sparkling

2021 Hester Creek Prosecco Ti Amo

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12/31/2023 - Merrit wrote: 91 points

Apples and cream

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2018 Hester Creek The Judge

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12/30/2023 - Rickets wrote: 80 points

Smoke taint…unfortunately. not super prominent but off-putting nonetheless.

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Red

2017 Hester Creek Garland

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12/25/2023 - domestic_primate Likes this wine: 90 points

Fruit seemed subdued. Will wait and see on the last one.

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White

2021 Hester Creek Trebbiano Old Vine

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12/24/2023 - Merrit wrote: 90 points

Sweet and savoury. Perfect dinner wine!

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White

2021 Hester Creek Pinot Blanc Pinot Bianco

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12/23/2023 - Merrit wrote: 90 points

Perfect right now

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2021 Hester Creek Pinot Blanc Pinot Bianco

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12/14/2023 - Merrit Likes this wine: 89 points

Lots of citrus and some melon

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Red

2020 Hester Creek The Judge

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11/18/2023 - Pontifax Likes this wine: 91 points

So...the flagship red of Hester Creek.
On nose: surprisingly mute....faint smoke and mesquite charcoal.
On palate: above notes enhanced, on a lightly tannic, full body with ripe cherries, cassis, herbal notes of rosemary, fresh cigar tobacco, french roast coffee, and a softening element of ripe blackberries, with a great balance of oak, ripe fruit and firm, but approachable tannins....everything in sync here, after a 2 hour decant....more Bordelais than New World....can age well...may score higher in 5 years.
A blend of old golden mile vines: 35% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Petit Verdot.

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2013 Hester Creek The Judge

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10/30/2023 - JAP55 Likes this wine: 88 points

I was hoping for more from this bottle but about all I can come up with is meh.
Aging has balanced it out but the hoped for fruit has not emerged to any great extent. Black cherry and stewed fruit are the predominant flavours but all a bit muted leaving the overall perception somewhat heavy.
Not the worst but not the best either.

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White

2022 Hester Creek Pinot Blanc Pinot Bianco

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10/14/2023 - Katelynwalker Likes this wine: 90 points

So fucking good

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White

2022 Hester Creek Viognier Stone's Throw Vineyard

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10/8/2023 - Aleasa Likes this wine: 89 points

Enjoyed with pork chop/onions/applesauce
Light
Slightly effervescent
Lovely nose

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Red

2020 Hester Creek Merlot Old Vine

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9/29/2023 - terry.haan@gmail.com Likes this wine: 100 points

Yummy

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Red

2019 Hester Creek The Judge

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9/23/2023 - Rudolph Schmidt Likes this wine: NR

41% Merlot, 31% Cab Sauv & 28% Cab Franc.

Decanted an two hours. Blackberry compote, mocha, hint of 5 Spice, Dr. Pepper, campfire, balsamic.

Paired well with a cowboy tomahawk & broccolini. I have a soft spot for The Judge but I think someother Okgn Bordeaux blends have surpassed The Judge in terms of value & taste.

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Rosé

2020 Hester Creek Cabernet Franc Rosé

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9/1/2023 - findlama Likes this wine: 87 points

Deeper colour than many rose. Easy sipper by itself. Was getting plumb and strawberry with a little bit of citrus. Would drink fairly soon if it is still in your cellar.

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Red

2020 Hester Creek Merlot Old Vine

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8/30/2023 - GimpyBoy wrote: 90 points

This wine is ok right after you first opens it but actually improves the next day and it has opened up. Decant if you can.

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White

2021 Hester Creek Chardonnay

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8/19/2023 - SadEdjo Likes this wine: 91 points

Deft citrus & firm peach; good acidic lift; moreish

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Red

2019 Hester Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

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8/19/2023 - domestic_primate wrote: 88 points

I won’t be seeking it out again. Don’t have the patience to see if it will evolve into anything.

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Red

2021 Hester Creek Character Red

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8/12/2023 - Merrit wrote: 89 points

Seems like this is a good year for Chatacter! Still early days, but lots of red and blue fruit, along with smoke, pepper, and earth.

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