A soft and appealing red wine with no offensive astringency and the bright cherry flavors that most folks find so attractive. Blended to 18 percent Merlot and 5 percent Cabernet Franc. Earthy berry flavors and complex, wood-influenced after flavors. They are either varieties Hogue hasn't previously been known for, or they are single vineyard wines that Hogue hasn't previously identified. The idea is to let the winemakers have a little fun and maybe to have some of these wines become Hogue label regulars.
Genesis is the brand.
Hogue's first ever Syrah, from first crop off of new vines and also the first Genesis release. Some really nice complex notes in the bouquet and aftertaste, reminiscent of something smoky and of roast coffee bean. This is our first ever Triple Wine of the Week. This is as good as Chenin gets anywhere in the world. Really delicious melon fruit, semi-sweet, but with crisp refreshing acid.