Now in Stock: HOGAN
Jocelyn’s new releases are definitely a highlight of the year and this is her 10th vintage which includes a new addition of a Carignan from Wellington fruit. Here are Christian Eedes’ tasting notes…
Hogan 'The Galvanised' Chardonnay 2023: Banhoek WO 100% Chardonnay. Grapes entirely from Banghoek (no Elandskloof as was the case in the previous vintage). Matured for 10 months in older oak. Lemon and orange plus hints of nut, vanilla and spice on the nose. Good depth of fruit and intensity of fruit, lively acidity and a savoury finish. Generous and expressive rather than opulent. 94/100.
Hogan Chenin Blanc 2023: Swartland WO. 100% Chenin Blanc. Grapes from Swartland. Winemaking as above. Gorgeous aromatics - a floral top note precedes pear, peach, lime and lemon with just a hint of flinty reduction in the background. The palate shows great refinement - pure fruit, lip-smacking acidity and a saline finish. A wine of poise and elegance. 95/100.
Hogan 'The Lift' NV: Swartland WO. 100% Chenin Blanc. Biologically aged (Flor) wine. This marks Hogan’s second release of a Chenin Blanc incorporating multiple vintages (2020 through 2023 in this instance) and some 50% aged under flor. The nose is subtle and intriguing with nutty, rancio notes sitting next to lime, peach and cut apple. The palate is broad with seemingly moderate acidity and a brine-like finish. Quite restrained relative to other examples in this genre. 91/100.
Hogan 'Mirror For The Sun' Cabernet Franc 2023: Stellenbosch WO. 100% Cabernet Franc. Grapes from a Helderberg vineyard. Rose and red berries plus hints of mint, bay leaf and other herbs. The palate is light-bodied and lively - succulent fruit, fresh acidity and fine tannins, the finish gently savoury. This vintage is already rather open and accessible. 92/100.
Hogan Carignan 2023: Wellington WO. 100% Carignan. Grapes from Wellington. Red and black cherry, fynbos and spice on the nose. The palate is medium bodied with snappy acidity and a dry finish. Vital and appealing. 92/100.
Hogan 'Divergent' 2023: Stellenbosch WO. 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Carignan, 23% Cinsaut. Carignan from Wellington, Cab from a young untrellised Helderberg vineyard, the Cinsault is from a 1976 block, also Helderberg. Cranberry and cassis, rose, fynbos and fresh herbs on the nose while the palate shows a dense core of fruit but also plenty of freshness, the tannins fine and mouth-coating. Inspired by the red blend of the great Lebanese winery Chateau Musar, this is again nicely realised. 94/100.
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