The Story
This single vineyard Cinsault comes from a rocky, high-elevation site in the village of Guarilihue. 40-year-old, low-yield vines planted to soils rich in granite, silt, and quartz, as well as sand. Fermentation, 30% of which was whole cluster, took place in concrete tanks utilizing indigenous yeasts.
Wine aged exclusively in concrete to retain purity of both fruit and terroir. “Hub” is named after the jazz trumpet player, Freddie Hubbarb, whose intensity is mirrored in the strong grip and tension found in the “Hub” Cinsault.
96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2022 Hub comes from 40-year-old vines in a high-elevation plot in Guarilihue, located on shallow red granite soils containing a balanced proportion of iron and sand. It opens with a deep, transparent perfume that continually generates additional lift and dimension the longer it remains in the glass. The palate is the quintessence of ethereal, featuring a racy, floating texture that gently grips before fully releasing into a mineral-drenched, layered, refined finish that endlessly regenerates chalky intensity. The purity and power held in the structure of this wine are captivating, and there is no need to cellar it further—although I do not doubt it will develop beautifully over the coming decade.
95 Points - James Suckling
Description
This single vineyard Cinsault comes from a rocky, high-elevation site in the village of Guarilihue. 40-year-old, low-yield vines planted to soils rich in granite, silt, and quartz, as well as sand. Fermentation, 30% of which was whole cluster, took place in concrete tanks utilizing indigenous yeasts.
Wine aged exclusively in concrete to retain purity of both fruit and terroir. “Hub” is named after the jazz trumpet player, Freddie Hubbarb, whose intensity is mirrored in the strong grip and tension found in the “Hub” Cinsault.
96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2022 Hub comes from 40-year-old vines in a high-elevation plot in Guarilihue, located on shallow red granite soils containing a balanced proportion of iron and sand. It opens with a deep, transparent perfume that continually generates additional lift and dimension the longer it remains in the glass. The palate is the quintessence of ethereal, featuring a racy, floating texture that gently grips before fully releasing into a mineral-drenched, layered, refined finish that endlessly regenerates chalky intensity. The purity and power held in the structure of this wine are captivating, and there is no need to cellar it further—although I do not doubt it will develop beautifully over the coming decade.
95 Points - James Suckling
