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Diabolica 2013 Wine Review

Diabolica 2013

Diabolica  2013

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada

Community Score:87/100

Community Reviews: 13

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Price: $15.95

Drink: 2014-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Diabolica Winery

Natalie's Score: 88/100

Smooth and round with aromas of purple and black plums and blueberry on the finish. Full-bodied and pleasant. Pair with meat lovers' pizza.

This Diabolica 2013 was reviewed on July 7, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 71142
  • $12.07 
  • Check Stock

Reviews and Ratings

Bob Kean rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

I really enjoy the fruity taste and aromas. This one I will buy again for sure
Lori Kilmartin WSET3 - WSET3 Sommelier rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

This is a blend of Merlot, Petite Verdot and Shiraz, Cabernet and Pinot Noir from BC that would pair with a lot of different foods from appetizers to pizza to steak. Easy drinking with aromas of smoke and dark red fruit; black plums and blackberry and some black pepper that follows through on the taste. Medium tannins and a medium finish. Tasted January 15, 2017.
Bill Wright Sommelier rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Aromas of plum , spice and red fruits.
Medium cherry and spice, while short is pleasant
Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Diabolica is a crowd-pleasing fruit forward Okanagan Valley BC VQA, Canadian desert-climate red blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Petit Verdot. Smooth and fruity, this wine is easy to enjoy with soft and supple fruit, low tannins, low acidity. Enjoy now.
Laurel rated this wine as 87/100
Lynn van der Linde - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

Aromas of dates, cherry, vanilla, with a spicy cherry finish.
Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

From British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, a red blend of Merlot, Cab Sauv and Shiraz. Brisk plum, pomegranate and dark berry aromas and flavours, with touches of sweet spice.
Tasted Jan. 2017
Courtney Flood rated this wine as 85/100 with the following review:

Cherry, fig, and tons of sweet tobacco aroma. Palate is sweeter with cherry, vanilla, and anise.

2 Members would buy this wine again

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