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Apothic Red Winemaker's Blend, California
88 Points

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Vintage: 2011
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -125617
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WineScores' Review


The somewhat gothic labeled California red blend includes Zinfandel, Syrah and Merlot.
It is what you would expect, a plush fruit-forward red with chocolate and berries, molasses and plum cake, baking spices and vanilla. It is supple with loads of cherry, berry and milk chocolate flavours underscored by spice and vanilla. Smooth, lush - a straightforward crowd pleaser.
A perfect game day wine with grilled foods, burgers, chili, spicy ribs or pan pizza.


 
Recommended Pairings
Spicy Food, Barbeque, Junk Food, Fast Food & Snacks, Game Day Wines


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2013-01-30 15:47:54.0

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

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88 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -484618

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -480889

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -606541

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89 Points

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Moon Curser 'Heist' Rose, Okanagan Valley BC
90 Points

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -513473

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89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20214

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -513473

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89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -513473

Ranking: 26.001412
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92 Points

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89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -513473

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91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -203539

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -155540

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90 Points

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89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -161505

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -231217

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

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