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Stag's Hollow Merlot, Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -550087
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WineScores' Review

Expressive, supple, fresh.
Grown on the Parsons Hollow Vineyard in the new sub-GI of Skaha Bench, and aged 18-months in French oak (40% new) this expressive Merlot suggests red plum and toasted spices, cherries and vanilla, star anise and saddle leather. Sweet expressive fruit lines the palate--it has a supple entry and is nicely balanced. There are some underlying flavours of high-toned red berries and with coffee and chocolate. Good persistence.


Pairs great with Gone Crackers Canadian Chedder & Chive
 
 
Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Barbeque, GONE CRACKERS, Game Day Wines


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2022-10-26 12:56:06.0

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Stag's Hollow Merlot, Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -550087

Ranking: 100.001183
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Meritage, British Columbia
92 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

Ranking: 63.000734
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Meritage, British Columbia
90 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

Ranking: 63.000429
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Meritage, British Columbia
90 Points

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Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

Ranking: 63.000363
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91 Points

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Hester Creek Character Red, Okanagan Valley BC
88 Points

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Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

Ranking: 61.001141
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Reserve Meritage, Lillooet, BC
91 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

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Hester Creek Character Red, Okanagan Valley BC
88 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -606541

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -456178

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Clos du Soleil 'Winemaker's Series' Middle Bench Vineyard Pinot Blanc, Similkameen Valley, BC
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -164406

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91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -447888

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92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -456178

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92 Points

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Bartier Bros. Syrah, Cerquiera Vineyard, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -73189

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90 Points

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92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -456178

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -73189

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92 Points

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Luccarrelli Primitivo, Puglia Italy
89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -9266

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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley BC
93 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -178756

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Moon Curser 'Dead of Night', Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -806117

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92 Points

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -3475

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91 Points

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91 Points

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Cantina Tollo 'Pietrame' Limited Edition, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
93 Points

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Moon Curser 'Dead of Night', Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -806117

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92 Points

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Township 7 'Provenance Series' Cabernet Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Vintage: 2022
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Phantom Creek Estates Kobau Vineyard Cuvee No.15, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC
93 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -72077

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Phantom Creek Estates Small Lot Chardonnay, Similkameen Valley, BC
93 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -432503

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Phantom Creek Estates Petite Cuvee, Okanagan Valley, BC
90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -164406

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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley BC
93 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -556621

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Falernia Carmenere Gran Reserva, Elqui Valley Chile
89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -456178

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Clos du Soleil 'Grower's Series' Middle Bench Vineyard Syrah, Similkameen Valley, BC
91 Points

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Pentage Winery 'GSM', Skaha Lake, Okanagan Valley, BC
92 Points

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Clos du Soleil 'Grower's Series' Middle Bench Vineyard Syrah, Similkameen Valley, BC
91 Points

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Clos du Soleil 'Winemaker's Series' Syrah, Similkameen Valley, BC
91 Points

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HIgh Note Estate Winery 'Verismo' Syrah, Okanagan Valley, BC
92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -324109

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Phantom Creek Estates Rose, Okanag BC
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -329902

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Phantom Creek Estates Riesling, Okanagan Valley, BC
93 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -58467

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Township 7 'Provenance Series' Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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Harper's Trail 'Thadd Springs Vineyard' Pinot Noir, Thompson Valley, British Columbia
92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -271692

Ranking: 26.000399
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HIgh Note Estate Winery 'Cadenza' Red, Okanagan Valley, BC
92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -324106

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Osoyoos Larose 'Le Grand Vin', Okanagan Valley
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -129999

Ranking: 26.000364
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Falernia Carmenere Gran Reserva, Elqui Valley Chile
92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -456178

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91 Points

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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -508200

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91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -254995

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92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -478727

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91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -508200

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Phantom Creek Estates Becker Vineyard Cuvee No.27, Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -207418

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Luccarrelli Negroamaro, Puglia Italy
89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -36432

Ranking: 26.000153
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Bartier Bros. Grenache~Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Bartier Bros. Grenache~Syrah~Mourvedre, Okanagan Valley BC
93 Points

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Laughing Stock Vineyards 'Portfolio', Okanagan Valley, BC
93 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -182477

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