Hogan new releases

Hogan Wines is a label established in 2014 by Jocelyn Hogan Wilson, sourcing grapes from selected sites across the Western Cape. She lives on Banhoek Valley farm Dwarsriviershoek, where her husband, Nick Wilson, farms proteas, plums, pears and apples.

Chenin Blanc 2025
Price: R430
Grapes from two Paardeberg blocks, one planted in 1979 and the other in 1987. Matured for 10 months in older oak. Expressive aromatics of pear, peach, citrus, floral perfume and herbs. The palate has impressive fruit purity, moderate but sufficient acidity and a gently savoury finish. A charming, subtle rendition of this wine. Alc: 12%.

CE’s rating: 94 | Distinctive

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The Galvanised Chardonnay 2025
Price: R350
80% of the grapes from Simonsberg, 20% from Helderberg. Matured for 10 months in older oak. Lemon plus hints of oatmeal, vanilla and reduction on the nose. The palate is composed – neither too powerful, nor too taut – with excellent fruit concentration and bright acidity. A lightly creamy texture and a gently savoury finish add to the wine’s sense of completeness. Alc: 12.5%.

CE’s rating: 95 | Serious

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Mirror for the Sun Cabernet Franc 2025
Price: R465
From a vineyard the lower Helderberg on granitic soils. Matured for nine months in older oak. Red cherry, raspberry, rose, garden herbs and white pepper on the nose. Lovely fruit expression – ripe in the best way, by no means underdone – alongside bright acidity and soft tannins. Immensely pleasurable to drink. Alc: 14%.

CE’s rating: 94 | Delicious

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The 2023 vintage of red blend Divergent (R475 a bottle) rated 94 in May 2024 – see here.

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