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Upper Bench Estate Winery 'Estate Grown' Cabernet Sauvignon, Naramata Bench BC
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Region: British Columbia Naramata Bench
Vintage: 2017
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Winery: $40.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -863977
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WineDiva's Review

Powerful, rich, chalky.
This estate grown limited edition Cabernet is 95% Cabernet and 5% Merlot that was aged in French oak barrel for 21 months (partially new).
A rich nose of crushed black currents and vanilla liqueur, pencil shavings and dried lilacs, licorice and pipe tobacco. Intense and powerful with a supple entry, it has muted fruit in the mouth leaning more toward leather, cocoa, tobacco and graphite flavours. The tannins are chalky.


Pairs great with Gone Crackers Undressed.
 
 
Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Cheese - Hard/Aged


©copyright 2026 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - 2021-08-04 11:28:46.0

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River Stone Estate Winery Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 96.000017
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Hester Creek Cabernet Franc 'Old Vine', Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -467332

Ranking: 63.001224
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Hester Creek Cabernet Franc 'Old Vine', Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -467332

Ranking: 63.001187
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Lake Sonoma Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County California
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Region: California Sonoma
Vintage: 2019
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AB: $30.0 + price will vary
BC: $29.99
ON: $29.95 consignment
Quebec: $33.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -355719

Ranking: 63.001167
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Lake Sonoma Winery Dry Creek Zinfandel, Sonoma County California
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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: 63.001079
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Lake Sonoma Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County California
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Region: California Sonoma
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -355719

Ranking: 63.000901
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Lake Sonoma Winery Dry Creek Zinfandel, Sonoma County California
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Region: California Sonoma
Vintage: 2019
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BC: $27.99
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -355719

Ranking: 63.000741
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Luis Segundo Correas 'Valle Las Acequias' Malbec Oak, Mendoza Argentina
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Vintage: 2017
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BC: $24.99

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -466722

Ranking: 63.000631
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Lake Sonoma Winery Pinot Noir, Sonoma County California
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Region: California Sonoma
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -355719

Ranking: 63.000049
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Moon Curser Petit Verdot, Okanagan Valley BC
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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: 61.00085
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La Posta 'Pizzella' Red Blend, Mendoza Argentina
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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: 61.000684
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Moon Curser Petit Verdot, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20982

Ranking: 61.000058
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Moon Curser Petit Verdot, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20982

Ranking: 61.000044
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Luccarrelli Primitivo, Puglia Italy
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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -9266

Ranking: 59.000994
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Luccarrelli Negroamaro, Puglia Italy
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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -36432

Ranking: 59.000148
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Clos du Soleil 'Signature', Similkameen Valley, British Columbia
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Region: British Columbia Similkameen Valley DVA
Vintage: 2021
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BC Private Wine Stores: $60.0 + price will vary
Winery: $55.9

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -866038

Ranking: 22.001159
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Stoneboat Vineyards Winemaker's Blend Pinotage~Petit Verdot, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2021
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Winery: $0.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -383836

Ranking: 26.001142
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Stoneboat Vineyards Pinotage, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2022
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Winery: $32.99 N/A

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -383836

Ranking: 26.000944
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Clos du Soleil 'Signature', Similkameen Valley, British Columbia
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Region: British Columbia Similkameen Valley DVA
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -866038

Ranking: 22.00056
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Clos du Soleil 'Signature', Similkameen Valley, British Columbia
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Region: British Columbia Similkameen Valley DVA
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -866038

Ranking: 22.000295
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Clos du Soleil 'Signature', Similkameen Valley, British Columbia
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Region: British Columbia Similkameen Valley DVA
Vintage: 2018
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Winery: $47.9

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -866038

Ranking: 22.000094
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El Petit Bonhomme, Jumilla Spain
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Region: Spain Jumilla
Vintage: 2021
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BC: $17.99

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -169383

Ranking: 24.000801
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El Petit Bonhomme, Jumilla Spain
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Region: Spain Jumilla
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -169383

Ranking: 24.000138
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Oops 'Voluptuous Beauty' Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley Chile
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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -8964

Ranking: 26.001228
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Yalumba Organic Shiraz, South Australia
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Region: South Australia Barossa Valley
Vintage: 2019
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BC: $17.99

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -624494

Ranking: 26.001186
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Moon Curser Roussanne Marsanne, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2021
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Winery: $27.99

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -163170

Ranking: 26.001184
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Winemaker's Cut 'Bohemian' Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
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Winery: $37.0

BC CSPC:
Ranking: 22.001174
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Spier 'Seaward' Cabernet Sauvignon, Coastal Region, South Africa
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Region: South Africa Stellenbosch
Vintage: 2020
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BC: $21.99

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -54836

Ranking: 22.001106
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Vasse Felix 'Filius' Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Australia
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Region: Western Australia Margaret River
Vintage: 2023
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BC: $32.99

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -35405

Ranking: 22.001062
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Oops 'Spicy Splendor' Carmenere, Central Valley Chile
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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -72777

Ranking: 22.001054
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Oops 'Bodacious Blonde' Chardonnay, Central Valley Chile
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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -13982

Ranking: 22.001048
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Uko Select Vineyards Reserva Malbec, Uco Valley, Medoza, Argentina
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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -96806

Ranking: 22.001047
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Valley Commons Garden Society, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Vintage: 2020
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Winery: $40.0

BC CSPC:
Ranking: 22.000904
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Valley Commons Viognier, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Vintage: 2022
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Ranking: 22.000855
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El Enemigo Malbec, Mendoza Argentina
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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -251496

Ranking: 22.00076
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Oops 'Spicy Splendor' Carmenere, Central Valley Chile
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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -72777

Ranking: 22.000751
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Moon Curser Roussanne Marsanne, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -163170

Ranking: 22.000744
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CedarCreek Estate Winery 'Aspect Collection' Block 4 Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Kelowna
Vintage: 2018
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Winery: $65.0 Wine Club Exclusice

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -464628

Ranking: 57.000694
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Spier 'Seaward' Cabernet Sauvignon, Coastal Region, South Africa
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Region: South Africa Stellenbosch
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -54836

Ranking: 22.00068
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El Enemigo Chardonnay, Mendoza Argentina
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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -178470

Ranking: 22.000643
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Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 'Benchmark Series' Syrah, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
Vintage: 2019
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Winery: $37.0 wine club exclusive

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -37523

Ranking: 22.000585
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Uko Old Vines Malbec, Uco Valley, Medoza, Argentina
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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -400025

Ranking: 22.000494
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Errazuriz 'Max Reserva' Cabernet Sauvignon, Aconcagua, Chile
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Vintage: 2020
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BC: $23.99

BC CSPC:
Ranking: 22.000452
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Monte del Fra Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 'Lena di Mezzo', Valpolicella, Veneto
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Vintage: 2017
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BC: $47.99

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -216085

Ranking: 22.000437
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Moon Curser Roussanne Marsanne, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2022
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Winery: $26.99 + tax

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -163170

Ranking: 22.000395
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Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 'Benchmark Series' Syrah, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -37523

Ranking: 22.000392
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Q&A Red, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 22.000377
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Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 'Benchmark Series Reserve 7', Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
Vintage: 2019
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Winery: $45.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -114546

Ranking: 22.000357
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CedarCreek 'Platinum' Home Block Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Kelowna
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 57.000326
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Caymus~Suisun 'Grand Durif', Suisun Valley, California
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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -207396

Ranking: 22.00028
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Nederburg 'Heritage Heros The Anchorman' Old Vine Chenin Blanc, South Africa
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Region: South Africa Stellenbosch
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -255420

Ranking: 22.000266
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Valley Commons Cebernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Vintage: 2021
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Winery: $30.0

BC CSPC:
Ranking: 22.00023
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Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 'Benchmark Series Reserve 7', Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -114546

Ranking: 22.000179
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CedarCreek 'Aspect Collection' Block 2 Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Kelowna
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 57.000097
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Moon Curser Roussanne Marsanne, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -163170

Ranking: 22.000066
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Ruby Blues Winery 'Commue' Rose, Naramata Bench BC
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Region: British Columbia Naramata Bench
Vintage: 2023
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Winery: $29.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -4447716

Ranking: 24.001257
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Jansz Premium Cuvee Brut, Tasmania, Australia
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Vintage: NV
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -589341

Ranking: 24.001252
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Bottega 'Il Vino dei Poeti' Prosecco Rose Brut, Italy
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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -43610

Ranking: 24.001241
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Amalaya Torrontes, Calchaqui, Salta, Argentina
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Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -942342

Ranking: 24.001239
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Play Estate Winery 'Saignee' Rose, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2021
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Winery: $25.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -2400

Ranking: 24.001226
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