Hoopes Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2015 (750ml) Riesling

Hoopes Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2015 (750ml) RieslingOur friend Lindsay Hoopes shares, Our flagship wine is, and always has been, the soul of our farm. Crafted from our ten acre vineyard in the heart of Oakville, planted in 1983, it was previously a fruit source for a number of famous estates until we started winemaking ourselves. The soil is dense in geologic composition, featuring four different types of soil. One, volcanic, is unheard of in the Oakville sub appellation, with the exception of To

but then weather patterns calmed and the rest of the harvest was ideal

spearmint and gooseberry and subtle citrus zest

firm tannins and a pretty finish

vanilla and hints of white flowers

with notes of rose petals

The wine is dense while also elegant and poised with tannins and fruit already in balance

basil and almond flavors would have been most welcome

the wine opens with tropical fruit flavors followed by crisp

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France 2015

showcasing an intense bouquet of brooding dark cherry and violets meddling with subtle fresh herb notes

Outstanding complexity