The Terra Unica collection is designed exclusively for Hester Creeks wine club, Bench Club; 250 cases of this Cabernet were produced.
Expect loads of sweet cassis aromas wovenr with vanillin oak, plum cake and licorice, pine needles and chocolate. It has a firm palate with restrained fruit and smokey mocha and tobacco flavours. Straightforward with a hot finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 1st, 2019

Savoury, fragrant, spiced.
Hester Creek was established in 1968 and the Block 2 Merlot vines (some of the oldest in the Okanagan) were planted in the early 70s.
This vintage, the Block 2 offers notes of cedar and black plums, pencil shavings and baking spices, vanilla, licorice and violets. The tannins and acid are balanced, the oak is notable. Flavours of mocha, spice, leather, and bacon fat dominate the palate.
Pair: Roast chicken, rack of lamb, hearty vegetable or bean stews.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Blue Cheese & Cracked Pepper
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - February 18th, 2019

Savoury, supple, smoky.
Hester Creek was established in 1968 and the Block 2 Merlot vines (some of the oldest in the Okanagan) were planted in the early 70s.
Smoked plums and cherries lead the nose, next carob, vanilla, dried herbs and a potpourri of cedar chips and dried flowers. For the palate, think meaty--like salty bacon layered with spices and dark cocoa.
Supple and savoury to be certain.
Pair: Roast chicken, rack of lamb, hearty vegetable or bean stews.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Blue Cheese & Cracked Pepper
 
©copyright 2019 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - January 8th, 2019

Honest, supple, chocolaty.
Hester Creek was established in 1968 and the Block 2 Merlot vines (some of the oldest in the Okanagan) were planted in the early 70s.
It is chocolaty and spicy, with plums and cherries to add lift and savoury undertones of bacon fat, leather, tobacco and dried sage. Supple and fresh on the nose, this is an honest rendition of Merlot, with good posture and harmony,
Pair: Roast chicken, rack of lamb, hearty vegetable or bean stews.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Blue Cheese & Cracked Pepper
 
©copyright 2018 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - April 20th, 2018

Honest, supple, chocolaty.
Hester Creek was established in 1968 and the Block 2 Merlot vines (some of the oldest in the Okanagan) were planted in the early 70s.
It is chocolaty and spicy, with plums and cherries to add lift and savoury undertones of bacon fat, leather, tobacco and dried sage. Supple and fresh on the nose, this is an honest rendition of Merlot, with good posture and harmony,
Pair: Roast chicken, rack of lamb, hearty vegetable or bean stews.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Blue Cheese & Cracked Pepper
 
©copyright 2018 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - April 20th, 2018