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Alliance Loire 'Les Epinats' Saumer, Loire Valley, France
91 Points

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Region: Loire Saumur-Champigny
Vintage: 2016
Price:
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -779439
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Charming, pristine, consistent.
Consistently a stunning example of Cabernet Franc.
The Les Epinats doles out pristine aromas of sweet summer berries and freshly picked red grapes, before rolling into savoury notes of leather, cocoa, spice and bacon fat. It has an umami character on the palate, which mimics the nose. It is medium-bodied with high-toned and juicy fruit flavours, which trail into fine spice on the finish. Tannins are powdery but textural and it boasts wonderful levity; a wine made even better with food


 
Recommended Pairings
Good First Impressions, Seafood/Fish, White Meat Chicken/Pork, First Date, French Food


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Wine Scores reviewed - 2017-09-26 13:31:19.0

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Alliance Loire 'Les Epinats' Saumer, Loire Valley, France
89 Points

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Region: Loire Saumur-Champigny
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -779439
Ranking: 100.000884
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Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Gamay Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -389882
Ranking: 63.001388
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Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Estate Cuvee Gamay Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -389882
Ranking: 63.000155
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Clos du Soleil 'Signature', Similkameen Valley, British Columbia
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Similkameen Valley DVA
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -866038
Ranking: 61.001822
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Painted Rock Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
93 Points

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Vintage: 2017
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BC: $40.0 BCLDB spring 2019
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Clos du Soleil 'Signature', Similkameen Valley, British Columbia
93 Points

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Region: British Columbia Similkameen Valley DVA
Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -866038
Ranking: 61.001032
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Painted Rock Syrah, Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
94 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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Clos du Soleil 'Signature', Similkameen Valley, British Columbia
94 Points

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Region: British Columbia Similkameen Valley DVA
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -866038
Ranking: 61.000455
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Clos du Soleil 'Signature', Similkameen Valley, British Columbia
93 Points

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Region: British Columbia Similkameen Valley DVA
Vintage: 2016
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -866038
Ranking: 61.000092
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Clos du Soleil 'Signature', Similkameen Valley, British Columbia
94 Points

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Region: British Columbia Similkameen Valley DVA
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -866038
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Painted Rock Syrah, Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
93 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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Bodega La Rural 'La Vuelta' Malbec, Mendoza Argentina
87 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -188540
Ranking: 59.001039
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Moon Curser Petit Verdot, Okanagan Valley BC
88 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20982
Ranking: 57.001594
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CedarCreek Estate Winery 'Aspect Collection' Block 4 Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Kelowna
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -464628
Ranking: 57.001482
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Moon Curser Petit Verdot, 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 -20982
Ranking: 57.001006
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CedarCreek 'Platinum' Block 2 Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
93 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Kelowna
Vintage: 2017
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La Posta 'Pizzella' Red Blend, Mendoza Argentina
90 Points

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Region: Argentina Mendoza
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -923789
Ranking: 57.000535
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CedarCreek 'Platinum' Block 4 Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -464628
Ranking: 57.000419
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CedarCreek 'Platinum' Home Block Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
93 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Kelowna
Vintage: 2019
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Ranking: 57.000284
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Moon Curser Petit Verdot, Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20982
Ranking: 57.000211
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CedarCreek 'Platinum' Clonal Series Pinot Noirs, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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CedarCreek 'Aspect Collection' Block 2 Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
93 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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Moon Curser Petit Verdot, Okanagan Valley BC
88 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20982
Ranking: 57.000036
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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: 55.001077
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Luis Segundo Correas 'Valle Las Acequias' Malbec Oak, Mendoza Argentina
93 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -466722
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Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Heredad Cava, Penedes Spain
91 Points

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Vintage: NV
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -94912
Ranking: 30.001858
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Clos du Soleil 'Capella', Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Region: British Columbia Similkameen Valley DVA
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -891275
Ranking: 30.001854
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Township 7 Vineyards and Winery 'Seven Stars Equinox', Okanagan Valley
94 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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Culmina Family Winery 'Unicus', Gruner Veltliner, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -72559
Ranking: 30.001806
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CedarCreek Estate Winery Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
88 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Kelowna
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -567412
Ranking: 30.001804
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Solvero Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001803
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Jim Barry Assyrtiko, Clare Valley, Australia
91 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -176647
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Meyer Family Vineyards 'Micro Cuvee' Pinot Noir, Okanagan Falls, BC
95 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -942680
Ranking: 30.001734
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Township 7 Vineyards and Winery 'Vega, Okanagan Valley
90 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.00172
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Da Vero Nero d'Avola Vino Rosso, Sicily, Italy
89 Points

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Roches de Fontrouviere, Coteaux Varois en Provence, France
90 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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Tantalus Vineyards Blanc de Blancs, Okanagan Valley BC
93 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Kelowna
Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -83276
Ranking: 30.001661
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Segura Viudas Brut Reserva, Penedes Spain, NV
90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158493
Ranking: 30.001657
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El Petit Bonhomme Blanco, Rueda Spain
89 Points

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Region: Spain Jumilla
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -79046
Ranking: 30.00163
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El Petit Bonhomme Blanco, Rueda Spain
89 Points

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Region: Spain Jumilla
Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -79046
Ranking: 30.001619
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Sperling Vineyards 'Amber' Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley BC
87 Points

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Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001596
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Les Vignerons du Castelas Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France
90 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -387744
Ranking: 30.001574
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Boschendal 'Sommelier Selection' Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region, South Africa
89 Points

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Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -174926
Ranking: 30.001573
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Peak Cellars 'Pink Granite' Rose, Okanagan Valley, BC
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Lake Country
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001564
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Albet i Noya 'Petit Albet' Brut Reserva, Penedes, Spain
90 Points

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Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -74714
Ranking: 30.00156
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Gruner Veltliner, Lillooet, British Columbia
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001527
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Blasted Church Vineyards Viognier, Okanagan Valley, BC
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001526
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Gerard Bertrand 'Domaine de L'Aigle' Pinot Noir, Limoux, Sud de France
92 Points

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Ranking: 30.001511
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Roche Wines 'Nuances', Okanagan Valley, BC
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Naramata Bench
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001489
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Township 7 Vineyards and Winery 'Vega, Okanagan Valley
90 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
Vintage: 2018
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Les Vignerons du Castelas Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France
89 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -387744
Ranking: 30.0014
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Anthony Buchanan Wiines Semillon 'Barrel Ferment', Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001349
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Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -132571
Ranking: 30.001328
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Roche Wines 'Texture' Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, BC
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Naramata Bench
Vintage: 2019
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Winery: $27.0
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001327
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Peak Cellars Pinot Noir Rose, Okanagan Valley, BC
88 Points

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Region: British Columbia Lake Country
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001318
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Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards 'Fitz' Brut, Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001309
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Quevedo Wines 'Oscar's Quevedo' Red, Douro, Portugal
89 Points

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Region: Portugal Douro
Vintage: 2020
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BC Private Wine Stores: $18.0 +price will vary
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -132228
Ranking: 30.001282
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El Petit Bonhomme Blanco, Rueda Spain
89 Points

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Region: Spain Jumilla
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -79046
Ranking: 30.001259
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Gruner Veltliner, Lillooet, British Columbia
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001238
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Township 7 Vineyards and Winery 'Seven Stars Equinox', Okanagan Valley
93 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001229
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