2023 Hogan Divergent (Western Cape)

38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Carignan, 23% Cinsault
38% Carignan (Wellington), 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cinsault (Helderberg, Stellenbosch). Less than a month before his untimely passing in 2014, Serge Hochar (of Chateau Musar in Lebanon) attended the Swartland Revolution wine festival and gave a talk about his wines. Jocelyn had already been working on a Cabernet/Cinsault blend, but she was inspired by Serge and the wines of Musar to include Carignan. Medium-bodied, bright and characterful, with cassis and warm spice, beautifully rounded tannins. (JH 30/09/2026)