Culmina – Hypothesis 750ml

Culmina is the exciting new BC project from Donald Triggs, founder of Jackson-Triggs. Tasting Note: This is 57% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Cabernet Franc. It was aged 16 months in French oak (70% new). The blend here is a significant departure from 2011, which was 40% Cabernet Franc, 36% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2012 presents a fuller, juicier arrays of flavours and textures. It has aromas and flavours of spicy black currant, along with red plum and toasted oak. The 16 months this wine spent in French oak (70% new) has polished the ripe tannins. The finish is elegant and persistent. The winery estimates the aging potential is five to 10 years. Score – 92-94. (John Schreiner, johnschreiner.blogspot.com, Oct. 2, 2014)