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Hester Creek Character Red, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
87 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311
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WineScores' Review

Savoury, straightforward, international.
A blend of Merlot, Syrah, Malbec and Petit Verdot this approachable red delivers aromas of spicy plums and cherry liqueur, vanilla, oak spices and mocha. Straightforward palate with espresso, bitter greens and licorice. An international and fruit-forward style.
Pair: Burgers (meat or vegetarian), grilled meats, roasted mushrooms or eggplant.


 
Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Barbeque


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2019-12-19 12:01:14.0

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88 Points

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Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

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88 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -723759

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -64428

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -723759

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -761569

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -427099

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -750457

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20073

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -170316

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90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -370672

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -631291

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418061

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -585745

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -632919

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -22580

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -649889

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -419237

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -111768

Ranking: 28.001637
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89 Points

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Stag's Hollow Rose, Okanagan Valley
90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -111768

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88 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -383836

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20073

Ranking: 28.00161
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88 Points

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

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88 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -46324

Ranking: 28.001596
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92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -61336

Ranking: 28.001583
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Escorihuela '1884' Estate Grown Malbec, Mendoza Argentina
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -770925

Ranking: 28.001581
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Hester Creek Estate Winery 'Joe's Block', Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -387129

Ranking: 28.001577
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Lunessence Winery & Vineyard 'Small Lot Series' Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Moon Curser Petit Verdot, Okanagan Valley BC
88 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20982

Ranking: 28.001553
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Lunessence Winery & Vineyard 'Small Lot Series' Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley BC
91 Points

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Stag's Hollow 'Renaissance' Merlot, Okanagan Valley, BC
92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -540757

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Upper Bench Estate Winery Merlot, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC
90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -687566

Ranking: 28.001544
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88 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -795377

Ranking: 28.001535
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Escorihuela '1884' Cabernet Sauvignon 'Finca E.G., Agrelo, Mendoza Argentina
91 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -750457

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89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -124040

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92 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -119578

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Vina Cobos 'Felino' Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -334789

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89 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -639625

Ranking: 28.001462
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Bodega Cicchetti 'EsteOEste' Malbec, Mendoza Argentina
89 Points

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Upper Bench Winery Pinot Blanc, Okanagan Valley, BC
90 Points

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -990523

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