“Humble” can mean having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s importance. Often it can be seen as a positive attribute; a sort of an underestimation of excellence. Is Hinterbrook telling us succinctly this is an excellent wine but there shall be no bragging about it!
At a price of $20 CDN its price is indeed humble given its quality.
Oh the metaphors and similes swirling about wine labels these days!
The wine is a blend of 47% Merlot and 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and has spent 12 months in oak barrels.
Aroma: Welcoming waft of black cherry, raspberry, blueberry and a wisp of dark chocolate. An initial impression of a wine light on its feet.
Palate: Yes, it is relatively light with humble tannins. Cassis, licorice with somewhat of a peppery midweight finish. Just a short and beguiling and point worthy flash of sweetness on the after finish.
Personality: Yes, I am a good wine but saying I am good is honest and hence not much to be humble about given the confidence I have in myself.
Food Match: Cod Plaki or bacalhau in tomato sauce with a foundation of Ontario field tomatoes.
Cellarbility: Redlight near the end of 2026.
Price: $20 CDN.
RKS 2025 CANADIAN Wine Rating: 89/100.
(Hinterbrook Nomad 23 Humble, VQA Niagara Lakeshore, Hinterbrook Estate Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, 750 mL, 13.6%).
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