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Bodegas San Alejandro 'Pablo' Old Vine Garnacha, Calatayud Spain
90 Points

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Vintage: 2013
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BC: $13.99

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -205518
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WineScores' Review

Potent, supple, delicious.
Pablo is named for the iconic 20th century contemporary artist, Pablo Picasso and the win is made from fruit grown on gnarled old bush vines planted up to 100 years ago.
Consistently powerful and expressive it offers potent raspberry, vanilla, high-toned forest berries, leather, tea leaf, cola spices and pepper. The palate is supple and spicy with generous fruit flavours wrapped in espresso and chocolate. Overall it checks all the boxes, balance, structure and complexity - at an awesome price.
Pair with braised meats, red sauces, rustic stews and hard Spanish cheeses.
Second Review: March 17/2016

Smoked paprika, raspberry, red cherry and leather aromas with fresh cracked black pepper and tealeaf. It is earthy and somewhat exotic, less concentrated than the last time I tasted it but overall good intensity and bright acidity. It finishes with cedar, red berries and spice.

 
Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Cheese - Hard/Aged, Tomatoes and Tomato Sauces, Bargain Bottles , Game Day Wines


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2016-03-17 13:19:44.0

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Bodegas San Alejandro 'Pablo' Old Vine Garnacha, Calatayud Spain
89 Points

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Region: Spain Catalayud
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -205518

Ranking: 100.000536
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Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico, Tuscany Italy
93 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -897082

Ranking: 65.001735
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Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico, Tuscany Italy
92 Points

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Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -897082

Ranking: 65.000825
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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: 63.001854
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Haywire Gamay, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2019
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Winery: $27.9

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418061

Ranking: 63.001839
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Bodegas Bianchi 'Finca Los Primos' Malbec, San Rafael, Argentina
87 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -632919

Ranking: 63.001773
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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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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 63.001524
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Chateau Canada Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux Superieur, France
90 Points

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Region:
Vintage: 2018
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BC: $20.99

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -550160

Ranking: 63.001505
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Haywire Gamay Rose, Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -687103

Ranking: 63.001488
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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: 63.001376
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Haywire Gamay, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418061

Ranking: 63.00135
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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: 63.001291
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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 Private Wine Stores: $80.0 + price may vary
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -468900

Ranking: 63.00129
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Castello di Gabbiano 'Cavaliere d'Oro' Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany Italy
91 Points

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Region:
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -25163

Ranking: 63.001281
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Meritage, British Columbia
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2021
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BC Private Wine Stores: $35.0 + price will vary
Winery: $31.99

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

Ranking: 63.001239
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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: 63.001048
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Alliance Loire 'Les Epinats' Saumer, Loire Valley, France
89 Points

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Region: Loire Saumur-Champigny
Vintage: 2018
Price:
BC: $21.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -779439

Ranking: 63.000897
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Bodegas Bianchi 'Finca Los Primos' Cabernet Sauvignon, San Rafael, Argentina
88 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -632919

Ranking: 63.000752
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Reserve Cabernet Franc, British Columbia
92 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2018
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Ranking: 63.000751
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Painted Rock Syrah, Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
94 Points

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Region:
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 63.000689
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Meritage, British Columbia
92 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

Ranking: 63.000548
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Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany Italy
92 Points

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Vintage: 2015
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AB: $20.0 + price will vary
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -25163

Ranking: 63.000547
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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: 63.000457
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Meritage, British Columbia
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

Ranking: 63.000344
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Reserve Cabernet Franc, Lillooet, BC
91 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 63.000117
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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: 63.000093
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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: 63.000072
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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: 63.000058
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Painted Rock Syrah, Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
93 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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Ranking: 63.00005
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Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Reserve Cuvee Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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Region:
Vintage: 2018
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AB: $50.0 +price will vary
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Winery: $45.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -49440

Ranking: 61.001695
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Moon Curser 'Dead of Night', Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -806117

Ranking: 61.001668
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Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Estate Cuvee Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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BC Private Wine Stores: $35.0 +price will vary
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -494443

Ranking: 61.001575
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Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley West Bank
Vintage: 2018
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BC: $28.0
ON: $25.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -584581

Ranking: 61.001444
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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: 61.00141
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Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Reserve Chardonnay, Okangan Valley BC
93 Points

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Vintage: 2017
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AB: $30.0 + price will vary
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -714956

Ranking: 61.001315
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Quails' Gate Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley
92 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley West Bank
Vintage: 2019
Price:
AB: $55.0 + price will vary
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MB : $55.0 + price will vary
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -639658

Ranking: 61.001078
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Bodega La Rural 'La Vuelta' Malbec, Mendoza Argentina
87 Points

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Vintage: 2020
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AB: $15.0 + price will vary
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -188540

Ranking: 61.001055
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Moon Curser 'Dead of Night', Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2019
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Winery: $43.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -806117

Ranking: 61.000998
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Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Estate Cuvee Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -494443

Ranking: 61.000717
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Quails' Gate Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley
92 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley West Bank
Vintage: 2020
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AB: $60.0 + price will vary
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Widely Available: $60.0 + prices will vary

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -639658

Ranking: 61.000696
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Moon Curser 'Dead of Night', Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -806117

Ranking: 61.000632
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Hahn Winery Pinot Noir, Monterey California
89 Points

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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -831099

Ranking: 61.00025
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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: 61.000156
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Rose, Lillooet BC
89 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2022
Price:
BC Private Wine Stores: $23.0 + price will vary
Winery: $23.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -513473

Ranking: 59.001746
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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: 59.001619
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Rose, Lillooet BC
90 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2020
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BC Private Wine Stores: $20.0 + price will vary
Winery: $20.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -513473

Ranking: 59.001499
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Rose, Lillooet BC
89 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -513473

Ranking: 59.001438
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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: 59.001023
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Rose, Lillooet BC
89 Points

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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2019
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BC Private Wine Stores: $18.0 + price will vary
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -513473

Ranking: 59.000581
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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 Private Wine Stores: $26.0 +price will vary

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -923789

Ranking: 59.00054
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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: 59.000212
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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: 59.000036
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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: $25.99
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -355719

Ranking: 57.0018
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Lake Sonoma Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County California
92 Points

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Region: California Sonoma
Vintage: 2018
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ON: $29.95 consignment
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -355719

Ranking: 57.001662
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Hester Creek Cabernet Franc Rose, Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
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BC: $20.0 + price will vary
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -776500

Ranking: 57.001411
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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: $18.99
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -297929

Ranking: 57.001318
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Hester Creek Cabernet Franc Rose, Okanagan Valley BC
89 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -776500

Ranking: 57.001187
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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: 57.001172
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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: $24.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -466722

Ranking: 57.001093
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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
Price:
BC Private Wine Stores: $32.0 + price will vary
Winery: $32.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

Ranking: 57.001079
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