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Hester Creek Character Red, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2022
Price:
BC: $22.99
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

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Tangy, straightforward, texture.
A blend of Merlot, Syrah, Malbec and Petit Verdot this always approachable red expresses sweet and spiced aromas of red plums and currants, star anise, chocolate and espresso. It has texture and freshness with cocoa, tangy red fruit and tobacco flavours. Straightforward and medium-bodied.
Pair: Burgers (meat or vegetarian), grilled meats, roasted mushrooms or eggplant.

Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Barbeque, Game Day Wines

©copyright 2026 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - 2023-11-20 12:01:14.0

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Hester Creek Character Red, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2023
Price:
BC: $22.99
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

Ranking: 100.000738
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Mt. Boucherie Blaufrankisch, Similkameen Valley, BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley West Bank
Vintage: 2021
Price:
Winery: $28.0 sold out
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -64428

Ranking: 18.001003
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Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery Merlot, British Columbia
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Region: Okanagan Valley West Bank
Vintage: 2020
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Winery: $25.0
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -723759

Ranking: 18.000799
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Lunessence Winery & Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2021
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Winery: $35.0
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -427099

Ranking: 20.001172
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Andean Vineyards 'Condor Peak' Malbec, Mendoza Argentina
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Vintage: 2020
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BC Private Wine Stores: $12.0 + price will vary
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -646364

Ranking: 28.001171
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Lunessence Winery & Vineyard Cabernet Merlot, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2019
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Winery: $35.0
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -427099

Ranking: 24.001167
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Stag's Hollow 'Renaissance' Pinot Noir, Okanagan Falls, BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2020
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Winery: $42.0
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -540740

Ranking: 24.001165
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Hillside Estate Winery Rose, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
Vintage: 2020
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Winery: $24.0
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 28.001155
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Belle Glos Pinot Noir 'Clark & Telephone', Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara, Calif.
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Region: California Sonoma Coast
Vintage: 2019
Price:
BC: $62.99
Widely Available: $60.0 + across Canada
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -243956

Ranking: 24.001152
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Rupert Wines 'Protea' Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape South Africa
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Region: South Africa Western Cape
Vintage: 2020
Price:
BC: $14.99
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -545640

Ranking: 24.001135
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Painted Rock Cabernet Franc, Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2020
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BC: $60.0 + price will vary
Winery: $54.99
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 24.001132
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Fairview 'Goats do Roam' Red Blend, South Africa
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Vintage: 2021
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BC: $15.99
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -633206

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Cantina Tollo' MO' Riserva, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
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Vintage: 2018
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BC: $26.99 BCLSelect
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Ranking: 24.001122
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Calliope Figure 8, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Vintage: 2022
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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Malbec, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2021
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Winery: $40.0
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20073

Ranking: 22.001114
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Vina Chocalan Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, Maipo Valley, Chile
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Region: Chile Maipo
Vintage: 2020
Price:
BC: $15.99 Arriving May 2021
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -16069

Ranking: 26.001113
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Decero Malbec, Remolinos Vineyard, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina
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Region: Argentina Mendoza
Vintage: 2021
Price:
Marquis Wine Cellars: $31.99
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -119586

Ranking: 22.001101
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Township 7 'Provenance Series' Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
Vintage: 2019
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BC Private Wine Stores: $35.0 + price may vary
Winery: $34.0
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 22.001093
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Time Waits For No One 'Double', Jumilla, Spain
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Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -156375

Ranking: 22.001091
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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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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -383836

Ranking: 22.001072
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Bodega Juan Munoz Lopez 'Que Guapo' Red Blend, Argentina
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Vintage: 2012
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BC: $14.79
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -785154

Ranking: 22.00107
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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Meritage, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2019
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BC Private Wine Stores: $50.0 + price may vary
Winery: $50.0
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20073

Ranking: 22.001068
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Haywire Gamay, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2019
Price:
BC Private Wine Stores: $28.0 + price may vary
Winery: $27.9
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418061

Ranking: 22.001062
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Spearhead Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2020
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BC Private Wine Stores: $20.0 + price will vary
Winery: $20.0
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 26.001053
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Township 7 'Provenance Series' Merlot, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
Vintage: 2020
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Arceno 'Il Fauno di Arcanum' Toscana, Italy
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Vintage: 2022
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BC: $58.0 +price will vary
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -694216

Ranking: 22.000985
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Calliope Figure 8 Cabernet Merlot, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 22.000974
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Clos du Soleil 'Winemaker's Series' Beton, Similkameen Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Similkameen Valley DVA
Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -182375

Ranking: 22.000963
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Stag's Hollow 'Renaissance' Syrah, Okanagan Falls, BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2020
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Winery: $42.0
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -649889

Ranking: 22.000952
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Gemtree 'Uncut' Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South Australia
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Vintage: 2019
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AB: $25.0 + price may vary
BC Private Wine Stores: $30.0 +price will vary
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -419237

Ranking: 26.000932
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Mayhem Wines Cabernet~Merlot, Okanagan Valley
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2021
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Winery: $25.0
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 26.000916
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Escorihuela '1884' Estate Grown Syrah, Mendoza Argentina
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Vintage: 2021
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AB: $16.99 + price will vary
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -744532

Ranking: 22.000913
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Stag's Hollow Syrah Rose, Okanagan Valley
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2019
Price:
Winery: $8.0 250ml can
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -111768

Ranking: 26.000908
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Kitsch Wines Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2020
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Winery: $40.0
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 22.000906
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Stoneboat Vineyards Pinotage, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2022
Price:
Winery: $32.99 N/A
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -383836

Ranking: 22.000889
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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Meritage, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2018
Price:
BC Private Wine Stores: $50.0 + price may vary
Winery: $50.0
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20073

Ranking: 22.000872
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Blasted Church Vineyards Cabernet~Merlot Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2018
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Winery: $34.0
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 22.000871
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Martino Wines 'Tributo A Norcelo' Malbec, Argentina
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Vintage: 2019
Price:
BC Private Wine Stores: $21.99 Everything Wine
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -46324

Ranking: 22.000858
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Moon Curser Petit Verdot, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2020
Price:
Winery: $34.99 limited avail.
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20982

Ranking: 22.000803
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Escorihuela '1884' Estate Grown Syrah, Mendoza Argentina
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Vintage: 2019
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AB: $16.0 + price will vary
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -744532

Ranking: 22.000801
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Lunessence Winery & Vineyard 'Small Lot Series' Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2022
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Winery: $35.0
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 22.000789
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Vina Chocalan 'Origen' Chardonnay Gran Reserva, Maipo Valley, Chile
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Region: Chile Maipo
Vintage: 2019
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BC Private Wine Stores: $25.0 +price will vary
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -16069

Ranking: 26.000778
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Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley West Bank
Vintage: 2021
Price:
BC: $30.99
Widely Available: $27.0 + across Canada
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -772244

Ranking: 22.000775
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Escorihuela '1884' Cabernet Sauvignon 'Finca E.G., Agrelo, Mendoza Argentina
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Vintage: 2020
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AB: $16.0 + price will vary
BC: $17.99
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -750457

Ranking: 22.000768
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Vina Chela Reserve Malbec, Mendoza Argentina
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Region:
Vintage: 2021
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AB: $14.99 +738881(price will vary)
BC: $15.99
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -124040

Ranking: 26.000727
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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Rose, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2023
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BC Private Wine Stores: $30.0 +price will vary
Winery: $30.0
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -91263

Ranking: 22.000715
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Time Waits For No One 'Red', Jumilla, Spain
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Vintage: 2020
Price:
BC Private Wine Stores: $23.49 +price will vary
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 26.000711
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Corbeau Wines 'Mad Bird' Dark Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
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Vintage: 2020
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BC Private Wine Stores: $19.0 +price will vary
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -108983

Ranking: 22.00066
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Meritage, British Columbia
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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2020
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BC Private Wine Stores: $30.0 + price will vary
Winery: $28.0
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

Ranking: 26.000658
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Stag's Hollow Syrah Rose, Okanagan Valley
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2021
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Winery: $25.0
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -54007

Ranking: 22.000653
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Lakeside Cellars Cabernet Franc, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Osoyoos
Vintage: 2018
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Winery: $29.0
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 22.000651
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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: 22.000649
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Lunessence Winery & Vineyard 'Small Lot Series' Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 26.000648
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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Meritage, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2021
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BC Private Wine Stores: $55.0 + price may vary
Winery: $53.0
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20073

Ranking: 22.000642
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Quails' Gate Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley
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Region: Okanagan Valley West Bank
Vintage: 2021
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Widely Available: $19.99 to $20 across Canada
Winery: $20.0
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -585745

Ranking: 26.000637
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Dona Paula Estate 'High Altitude' Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza Argentina
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Vintage: 2021
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Quebec: $17.8
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -631291

Ranking: 26.000634
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Haywire Gamay Rose, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2021
Price:
BC Private Wine Stores: $30.0 + price may vary
Winery: $26.0
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -687103

Ranking: 26.000631
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Vina Chocalan Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Maipo Valley, Chile
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Region: Chile Maipo
Vintage: 2019
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BC: $17.99
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code - 262535

Ranking: 22.000624
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Time Waits For No One 'Double', Jumilla, Spain
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Vintage: 2021
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BC Private Wine Stores: $21.0 +price will vary
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -156375

Ranking: 26.000615
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Sidewood 'Stablemate' Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, South Australia
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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -61336

Ranking: 22.00061
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