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Tantalus Vineyards Old Vines Riesling, Okanagan Valley BC
95 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Kelowna
Vintage: 2015
Price:
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Winery: $30.35
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -802280
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Superb, precision, racy.
Riesling geeks unite! Tantalus has so many devoted fans, their Rieslings are their flagship and this old vines version is an iconic BC wine.
Made from estate grown, sustainably farmed and low cropped 35+ year old vines, this apogee wine has incredible precision and stamina.
Lemon drops, green apples, peach stone and whiffs of petrol are served up. The palate wound tightly with impressive tension; crunchy white fruits and citrus flavours dominate. Racy and superb.


 
Recommended Pairings
Good First Impressions, Cellar Keepers, White Meat Chicken/Pork, First Date, Creamy Dishes, Appetizers


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2018-11-21 19:57:12.0

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Tantalus Vineyards Riesling, Okanagan Valley BC
93 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Kelowna
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -802280
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Tantalus Vineyards Old Vines Riesling, Okanagan Valley BC
95 Points

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Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -802280
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91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -164392
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Wild Goose Vineyards Cabernet~Merlot, Okanagan BC
88 Points

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Wild Goose Vineyards Pinot Gris, Okanagan BC
87 Points

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Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -536227
Ranking: 63.001394
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Wild Goose Vineyards 'Red Horizon', Okanagan BC
90 Points

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Wild Goose Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan BC
90 Points

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Wild Goose Winery Riesling, Okanagan BC
91 Points

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Harper's Trail 'Silver Mane Block' Riesling, British Columbia
91 Points

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Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -585489
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Wild Goose Winery Riesling, Okanagan BC
91 Points

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Wild Goose Vineyards Pinot Noir, Okanagan BC
89 Points

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87 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -536227
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90 Points

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Gray Monk Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Kelowna
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -118638
Ranking: 63.000534
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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
Ranking: 63.000509
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Wild Goose Vineyards Merlot, Okanagan BC
88 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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Spearhead Riesling, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2020
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Spearhead Riesling, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2020
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Quails' Gate Dry Riesling, Okanagan Valley
90 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley West Bank
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -308312
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89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -213389
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See Ya Later Ranch Riesling, Okanagan BC
88 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Okanagan Falls / Cawston
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -579045
Ranking: 59.001242
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Upper Bench Estate Winery Riesling, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Naramata Bench
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -837088
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91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -837088
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Stoneboat 'Piano' Brut, Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: NV
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -374041
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Tommasi 'Le Rosse' Pinot Grigio Della Venezi, Veneto Italy
88 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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Tommasi 'Le Rosse' Pinot Grigio Della Venezi, Veneto Italy
88 Points

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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
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Moon Curser Viognier Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -398057
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Moon Curser Viognier Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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Ranking: 53.001579
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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: 53.001024
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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: 30.001812
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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: 30.001808
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Township 7 Vineyards and Winery 'Seven Stars Equinox', Okanagan Valley
94 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
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
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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: 30.001759
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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: 30.001758
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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
Ranking: 30.001738
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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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Winery: $57.0 excl taxes
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -942680
Ranking: 30.001691
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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:
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Da Vero Nero d'Avola Vino Rosso, Sicily, Italy
89 Points

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Vintage: 2021
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Roches de Fontrouviere, Coteaux Varois en Provence, France
90 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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Ranking: 30.00167
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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 Private Wine Stores: $28.0 + price wil vary
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -83276
Ranking: 30.001618
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Segura Viudas Brut Reserva, Penedes Spain, NV
90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158493
Ranking: 30.001614
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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: 30.001587
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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: 30.001576
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Sperling Vineyards 'Amber' Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley BC
87 Points

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Vintage: 2021
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Ranking: 30.001555
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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: 30.001533
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Boschendal 'Sommelier Selection' Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region, South Africa
89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -174926
Ranking: 30.001532
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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: 30.001523
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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: 30.001519
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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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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: 30.001485
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Gerard Bertrand 'Domaine de L'Aigle' Pinot Noir, Limoux, Sud de France
92 Points

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Ranking: 30.00147
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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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Winery: $33.0
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.001449
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Township 7 Vineyards and Winery 'Vega, Okanagan Valley
90 Points

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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: 30.001363
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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: 30.001313
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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: 30.001293
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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: 30.001292
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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: 30.001283
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