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Hillside Winery 'Dickinson Vineyard' Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
90 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
Vintage: 2012
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -560680
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Savoury, restrained, distinct.
The Hidden Valley Vineyard Merlot is distinctly different from this one, which is much more savoury. The site is located on a sun-drenched bench just approaching Naramata.
Herbal notes lead the charge here alongside cedar chips and tangy red berries, tobacco, bittersweet chocolate and baking spices. The palate is restrained and tightly woven; dusty red fruits and spice are the focus. Expect notable acidity with textural tannins, which add chew.


 
Recommended Pairings
Cellar Keepers, Tomatoes and Tomato Sauces


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2017-10-30 14:28:18.0

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91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -744532
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93 Points

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89 Points

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Region: Rhone Valley Chateauneuf du Pape
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -110414
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90 Points

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91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -447888
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90 Points

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93 Points

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93 Points

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92 Points

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91 Points

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91 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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92 Points

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Region: California Sonoma
Vintage: 2018
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Lake Sonoma Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County California
92 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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91 Points

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89 Points

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88 Points

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Region: California Lodi
Vintage: 2020
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92 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -355719
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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 'Athene', Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -148486
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92 Points

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Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -148486
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Culmina Family Winery 'Hypothesis', Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 28.001492
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Culmina Family Winery Viognier, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -279144
Ranking: 28.001473
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Hester Creek 'Old Vine' Merlot, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -77347
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92 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: NV
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BC CSPC:
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91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -312926
Ranking: 28.001445
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90 Points

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -355915
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Moon Curser Syrah, 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 -91843
Ranking: 28.001358
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Bartier Bros. 'The Goal', Okanagan Valley, BC
92 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -436220
Ranking: 28.001349
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Corcelettes Estate Winery Syrah Similkameen Valley, BC
91 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -469924
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91 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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91 Points

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Ranking: 28.00128
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89 Points

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Fort Berens Estate Winery Cabernet Franc, British Columbia
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -160374
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Cabernet Franc, British Columbia
89 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -160374
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Gold Hill Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley, BC
90 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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91 Points

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90 Points

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Osoyoos Larose Petales d'Osoyoos , Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -343103
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93 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -897082
Ranking: 28.001208
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Da Silva Vineyards and Winery Merlot, 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 -467030
Ranking: 28.001193
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Zorzal 'Terroir Unico' Malbec, Tupungato Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
90 Points

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Region: Argentina Mendoza
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -228230
Ranking: 28.001183
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