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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
Price:
BC Private Wine Stores: $35.0 + price will vary
Winery: $32.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -161505
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WineScores' Review

Fragrant, supple, earthy.
This Merlot was harvested from estate vineyards in Oliver and Osoyoos, was put through a malolactic (second) fermentation and matured in a mix of French, Hungarian and American oak barrels for 14 months.
Red plums and black raspberry, cedar, olives, pipe tobacco, baking spices and vanillin oak aromas lead to an earthy and textural palate. Flavours of cocoa dusted black raspberries and espresso dominate the palate. It has an overall suppleness but with a little 'chew' to the tannins.


 
Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Barbeque, Cheese - Hard/Aged, Cellar Keepers


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2022-10-01 13:00:48.0

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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -161505

Ranking: 100.001537
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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -161505

Ranking: 100.001519
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Hester Creek Character Red, Okanagan Valley BC
88 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2022
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BC: $22.99

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

Ranking: 61.001498
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Hester Creek Character Red, Okanagan Valley BC
88 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

Ranking: 61.001463
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Hester Creek Character Red, Okanagan Valley BC
88 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

Ranking: 61.000804
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Hester Creek Character Red, Okanagan Valley BC
88 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

Ranking: 61.000119
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Intrigue Wines Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -901065

Ranking: 59.001378
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Tommasi "Ripasso" Valpolicella, Veneto Italy
92 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -566844

Ranking: 59.00098
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Spier 'Signature Collection' Chardonnay~Pinot Noir, Western Cape South Africa
89 Points

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Region: South Africa Stellenbosch
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -189908

Ranking: 57.001411
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Bartier Bros. Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418673

Ranking: 57.00113
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Intrigue Wines Reserve Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley BC
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -901065

Ranking: 57.000752
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Upper Bench Estate Winery 'Limited Release' Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Naramata Bench
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -621078

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Bartier Bros. Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418673

Ranking: 57.000314
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Spier 'Signature Collection' Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch South Africa
90 Points

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Region: South Africa Stellenbosch
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -659037

Ranking: 57.000177
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Spier 'Signature Collection' Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch South Africa
89 Points

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Region: South Africa Stellenbosch
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -659037

Ranking: 57.00012
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Bartier Bros. Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418673

Ranking: 57.000101
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Moon Curser Viognier Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -398057

Ranking: 55.001794
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Moon Curser Viognier Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -398057

Ranking: 55.001748
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Moon Curser Viognier Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -398057

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Hester Creek Pinot Blanc, Okangan Valley BC
89 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -467316

Ranking: 55.001476
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Lunessence Winery & Vineyard Marsanne Roussanne Viognier, Okanagan Valley BC
93 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 55.001243
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Moon Curser Viognier Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -398057

Ranking: 55.001019
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Hester Creek Pinot Blanc, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -467316

Ranking: 55.000999
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Hester Creek Pinot Blanc, Okangan Valley BC
89 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -467316

Ranking: 55.000838
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Focus Riesling 'Intrigue Wines', Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -164392

Ranking: 55.000579
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Frescobaldi 'Perano', Chianti Classico, Tuscany Italy
93 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -24211

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CedarCreek Estate Winery Riesling, Okanagan Valley BC
90 Points

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Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -217166

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Tommasi 'Arele' Parziale Appassimento, Veneto Italy
91 Points

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Vintage: 2016
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -203539

Ranking: 30.00181
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Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 1, California
90 Points

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Vintage: NV
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -155540

Ranking: 30.001756
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Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Australia
93 Points

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Region: Western Australia Margaret River
Vintage: 2016
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20826

Ranking: 30.001726
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Gold Hill Syrah, Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2016
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001722
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Lake Sonoma Winery Dry Creek Zinfandel, Sonoma County California
92 Points

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Region: California Sonoma
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -355719

Ranking: 30.001721
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Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast California
91 Points

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Region: California Napa Valley
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -335794

Ranking: 30.001715
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Gold Hill Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2016
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.00166
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Gold Hill Cabernet Franc Rose, Okanagan Valley, BC
89 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001649
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Chronos Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2020
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Lake Sonoma Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County California
92 Points

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Region: California Sonoma
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -355719

Ranking: 30.001588
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Wente Vineyards 'Southern Hills' Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley, California
90 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -301507

Ranking: 30.001448
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Yalumba 'Sanctum' Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, South Australia
91 Points

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Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001438
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Langmeil 'Steadfast' Shiraz~Cabernet, Barossa Valley Australia
91 Points

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Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -109155

Ranking: 30.001421
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Moon Curser Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -231217

Ranking: 30.001402
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Wente Vineyards 'Southern Hills' Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley, California
90 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -301507

Ranking: 30.001386
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Chronos Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001289
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Murphy-Goode Cabernet Sauvignon, California
90 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -739671

Ranking: 30.001282
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Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin, Lodi California
89 Points

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Region: California Lodi
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -297929

Ranking: 30.001257
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Wente Vineyards 'Southern Hills' Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley, California
90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -301507

Ranking: 30.001235
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Hester Creek 'Limited Edition The Judge', Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC
93 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -133124

Ranking: 30.001224
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Longshot Cabernet Sauvignon, California
87 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -237336

Ranking: 30.001186
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UpperCase Winery Cabernet Franc, British Columbia
90 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001174
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Gnarly Head Chardonnay, California
88 Points

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Region: California Lodi
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -297929

Ranking: 30.001121
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Gold Hill Merlot, Okanagan Valley, BC
89 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001071
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Hester Creek Estate 'Garland', Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
93 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -145362

Ranking: 30.001059
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Upper Bench Estate Winery Merlot, Naramata Bench BC
89 Points

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Region: British Columbia Naramata Bench
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -673004

Ranking: 30.001049
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Luis Segundo Correas 'Valle Las Acequias' Malbec Oak, Mendoza Argentina
93 Points

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Vintage: 2015
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -466722

Ranking: 30.001045
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Reserve Meritage, British Columbia
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

Ranking: 30.001031
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Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards 'Sudden Inversion' Meritage, Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001027
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Jim Barry 'The Lodge Hill' Shiraz, Clare Valley Australia
92 Points

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Vintage: 2016
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -57646

Ranking: 30.000996
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Tommasi 'Arele' Parziale Appassimento, TreVenezie Italy
91 Points

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Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -203539

Ranking: 30.000983
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Lake Sonoma Winery Pinot Noir, Sonoma County California
92 Points

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Region: California Sonoma
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -355719

Ranking: 30.000969
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McWatters Collection White Meritage, Okanagan Valley BC
90 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC:
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