Feb 24/11: Tasting Alexander Valley's Hawkes Winery at FWR

The Time and Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011   4PM to 7PM
The Event: Jake Hawkes of Hawkes Vineyard and Winery in Alexander
Valley explored a variety of his wines. He is repped in Ontario by
Nectar Wine Imports.
The Venue: Fine Wine Reserve, King and Spadina
The Target Audience: wine media, clients, licensees, sommeliers
The Availability/Catalogue: The six wines tasted are available through
Nectar by the 12-pack case (www.nectarimports.ca)
The Quote/Background: The Hawkes family has been farming wine grapes
for over 30 years. Lately, they have begun producing their own wines
beginning in 2002. Currently, they produce immense, big Chardonnays,
Merlots and Cabernet Sauvignons.
The Wines:

 

**** Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Hawkes Family Merlot Alexander Valley 2006, $29.95 – VALUE priced
-Hawkes Family Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2004, $29.95 -VALUE
-Hawkes Family Pyramid Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2005, $67.95

 

***1/2 Three and a Half Stars (88 – 90 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Hawkes Family Home Chardonnay Alexander Valley 2008, $29.95
-Hawkes Family Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2005, $34.95
-Hawkes Family Stone Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2005, $67.95

 

The Food: catered by C'est Cheese & Meats, Oakville (breads, crackers,
artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, pate, and sausage platter). An
excellent spread that went well with the big wines.
www.cheeseandmeats.ca
The Downside: it was a short session since I had leave early.
The Upside: a chance to talk with Jake Hawkes about his winemaking.
The Contact Person: Ken Wallis <kwallis@nectarimports.ca>
The Marketing Effectiveness of this Event (numerical grade): 89.

 

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