Hester Creek Estate Winery - Old Vine Cabernet Franc 2022

Hester Creek Estate Winery - Old Vine Cabernet Franc 2022In 1968, BC wine pioneer Joe Busnardo came upon an excellent property sheltered below the rugged desert bluffs of what is now known as the Golden Mile Bench. Spread over 76 acres of a gently sloping hillside, he recognized the potential for growing superior vinifera grapes on this unique land. Today, a total of 115 acres comprise the Hester Creek estate, which is planted with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewrztraminer, Italian

Bottega advocates quality (Italian taste and authenticity)

Named for the solitary majestic old growth pine of their Oliver estate

Rosso di Montalcino

Above all things

800 hectares

Though Croatian farmers didn’t realize it back then

It leads the market in premium sales

so the wines end up being a more faithful representation of the vineyard

They think that “ordinary grapes” are in fact wonderful

the couple replanted their decimated land with white varietals to make sparkling wine

they lavish time and attention on each wine throughout the production process

unafraid of innovation