Hogan wines was started in 2014 and is a small, family-run business with Jocelyn Hogan Wilson as winemaker. We make our wines in the beautiful Banhoek Valley and source our grapes from various regions of the Western Cape, selecting vineyards suited in terms of climate and soil to the varietals we make.

The Carignan was picked on 14 February from the same 19-year-old, unirrigated bush vine vineyard used for the Divergent blend.  It is on an oakleaf/tukulu soil and is south-west facing. The vineyard is mulched to prevent moisture loss and to suppress weed growth.  No herbicides are used, only manual weed removal.  Cover crops are planted between rows to improve soil health, suppress weeds, increase biodiversity and for water retention.  The climate in this area is warm and asperous and hence all the carefully implemented sustainable agricultural practices.

The grapes were crushed, destemmed and fermented in an open top fermenter.  They were very gently handled – only two punch downs per day.  After pressing the wine went to 225l older French oak barrels and spent a total of 9 months in barrel.

Tasting Notes:  On the nose red/black cherry, fynbos, spice, hints of pomegranate, Turkish delight, red plum, savory wood. Medium-bodied, vibrant, opulent, savory cured meats, cherry liqueur, Christmas spices (cinnamon, clove), fine tannins. Finishing dry, snappy acidity, vital and appealin

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. Alc: 13.5%. CE’s rating: 92/100.

ANALYSIS: ALC 13.5% | TA 5.6g/L | pH 3.60 | RS 1.6g/L