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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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Marquis Wine Cellars: $61.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20826
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WineScores' Review

Effusive, supple, ripe.
Cabernet 88%, Malbec 9%, Petit Verdot 2%, Merlot 1%.
Effusive aromas of mulberry, cassis and boxwood, vanilla, baking spices, mocha, pipe tobacco and oodles of fresh minty/eucalypt notes. Espresso, cocoa and tangy black berry flavours adorn the palate and are layered with toasted spices and leather. Ripe and dark and is a smidgen brooding, it has a supple finish and notable structure.


 
Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Barbeque, Cheese - Hard/Aged, Good First Impressions, Cellar Keepers, First Date


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2020-04-20 15:32:45.0

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Hester Creek Cabernet Franc 'Old Vine', Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -467332

Ranking: 100.000883
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Andean Vineyards 'Condor Peak' Syrah, Argentina
88 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -38492

Ranking: 98.001152
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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: 98.000519
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Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 'Benchmark Series Reserve 7', Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -114546

Ranking: 98.00013
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CedarCreek Estate Winery Meritage, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Kelowna
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -535658

Ranking: 98.000114
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Andean Vineyards 'Condor Peak' Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza
89 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -506113

Ranking: 98.0001
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Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 'Private Reserve' Cabernet~Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
88 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Peachland / Summerland
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -214767

Ranking: 96.000014
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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: 94.001772
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Upper Bench Estate Winery Merlot, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Naramata Bench
Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -687566

Ranking: 94.001542
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Chateau Canada Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux Superieur, France
90 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -550160

Ranking: 94.001439
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Chateau Canada Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux Superieur, France
90 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -550160

Ranking: 94.001315
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Painted Rock 'Red Icon', Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
94 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -468900

Ranking: 94.001233
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Painted Rock 'Red Icon', Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
94 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -468900

Ranking: 94.001232
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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: 94.001003
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Black Hills Estate Winery "Nota Bene", Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2021
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BC Private Wine Stores: $70.0 + price may vary
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -708073

Ranking: 94.000523
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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: 94.000441
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Black Hills Estate Winery "Nota Bene", Okanagan Valley BC
95 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -708073

Ranking: 94.000134
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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: 94.000089
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Painted Rock 'Red Icon', Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
95 Points

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Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -468900

Ranking: 94.000068
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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

Ranking: 94.000056
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Tommasi 'Arele' Parziale Appassimento, Veneto Italy
91 Points

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Region:
Vintage: 2016
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BC: $21.79
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ON: $18.0
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -203539

Ranking: 65.001812
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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: 65.001724
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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: 65.001718
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Lake Sonoma Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County California
92 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -355719

Ranking: 65.001591
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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: 65.001424
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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: 65.00126
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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: 65.001124
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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: 65.001052
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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: 65.001048
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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 Private Wine Stores: $32.0 + price will vary
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

Ranking: 65.001034
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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: 65.000986
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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: 65.000972
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McWatters Collection White Meritage, Okanagan Valley BC
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2020
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Winery: $30.0

BC CSPC:
Ranking: 65.000922
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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: 65.000901
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Finca Las Moras 'Paz' Malbec, San Juan Cuyo, Argentina
92 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -35196

Ranking: 65.000891
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Lake Sonoma Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County California
91 Points

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Region: California Sonoma
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -355719

Ranking: 65.000873
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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: 2018
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BC Private Wine Stores: $38.0 + price will vary
Winery: $38.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

Ranking: 65.00077
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Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast California
89 Points

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Region: California Napa Valley
Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -335794

Ranking: 65.000756
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Reserve Meritage, Lillooet, BC
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2020
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Winery: $42.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

Ranking: 65.000661
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Lake Sonoma Winery Dry Creek Zinfandel, Sonoma County California
91 Points

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Region: California Sonoma
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -355719

Ranking: 65.000559
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Luis Segundo Correas 'Valle Las Acequias' Malbec Oak, Mendoza Argentina
93 Points

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Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -466722

Ranking: 65.000481
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Upper Bench Estate Winery Merlot, Naramata Bench BC
92 Points

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Region: British Columbia Naramata Bench
Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -673004

Ranking: 65.00041
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Langmeil 'Valley Floor' Shiraz, Barossa Valley Australia
93 Points

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Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -56440

Ranking: 65.000138
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Escorihuela '1884' Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza Argentina
91 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -750457

Ranking: 63.001814
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Upper Bench Estate Winery Merlot~Cabernet Franc, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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Region: British Columbia Naramata Bench
Vintage: 2018
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Winery: $20.0

BC CSPC:
Ranking: 63.001602
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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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Winery: $34.99 limited avail.

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20982

Ranking: 63.001551
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Escorihuela '1884' Cabernet Sauvignon 'Finca E.G., Agrelo, Mendoza Argentina
91 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -750457

Ranking: 63.001526
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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: 63.00144
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Cellier de Capcanes 'Mas Donis Negre' Catalunya, Spain
89 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -27944

Ranking: 63.001354
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Trivento Reserve Malbec, Mendoza Argentina
88 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -484618

Ranking: 63.001183
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Upper Bench Estate Winery 'Estate Grown' Cabernet Sauvignon, Naramata Bench BC
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Naramata Bench
Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -863977

Ranking: 63.001083
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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: 63.000978
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Township 7 'Provenence Series' Merlot, Okanagan Valley, BC
92 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 63.000893
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Township 7 'Provenence Series' Merlot, Okanagan Valley, BC
92 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 63.000881
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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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Ranking: 63.000583
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Township 7 'Provenance Series' Merlot, Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
Vintage: 2020
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Ranking: 63.000474
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Escorihuela '1884' Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza Argentina
91 Points

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Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -750457

Ranking: 63.000427
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Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo Argentina
92 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -1669

Ranking: 63.00042
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CedarCreek 'Platinum' Block 4 Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Kelowna
Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -464628

Ranking: 63.000406
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Domaine Jean Bousquet Malbec, Tupungato, Mendoza Argentina
89 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -807263

Ranking: 63.000362
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