Hogan | Divergent | 2017
Hogan | Divergent | 2017
This wine has an incredible story. After attending a tasting held by Serge Hochar of Chateau Musar in 2014, winemaker Jocelyn Hogan Wilson was mesmerised by the elegance and power of his wines. Jocelyn was so moved, she diverged (hence the name) from her original plan and decided to create this unusual blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsaut and Carignan that Serge Hochar had been creating for a lifetime. Tragically Serge passed away at the end of 2014 and Jocelyn has carried on a bit of his legacy in this bottle ever since.
Nose & Palate
The nose shows lovely cherry, currant and plum fruit with floral character and spice. A medium bodied palate, grippy mineral tannins and harmoniously balanced with a nice freshness and a savoury finish. Fine and expressive with wonderful purity.
Pairing
This is a wine blend of Lebanese heritage so naturally it pairs incredibly well with Lebanese food. Try beef or lamb schwarma with Tabbouleh.
Accolades
91 points - Tim Atkin 2018 SA Wine Report | 4½ stars - Platter’s 2019 SA Wine Guide | 96 points - Jamie Goode from Cape Wine September 2018 | 91 points - Neal Martin | 91 points - Anthony Mueller from Wine Advocate (robertparker.com) October 2019 | Silver Medal - 2020 HKIWSC
About the Winery
Hogan Wines is a small family business spearheaded by winemaker Jocelyn Hogan Wilson. After years working with various wineries, Jocelyn teamed up with her parents to take part in the winemaking revolution of shifting emphasis back to the farmers and focusing attention on small batches of wine.
Hogan selects grapes from vineyards around the Western Cape with ideal climates and soils for the specific varietals, and naturally produces wines with minimal interference. The result is a bottle of wine that contains a unique story of its vintage and showcases the best South Africa has to offer.
