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Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery Summit Reserve Zweigelt 2006, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada  13% D 750 mL  $18.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Le Vieux Pin Pinot Noir 2006, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada  13% XD 750 mL  $54.75. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Black Hills Estate Winery Carmenere 2010, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: Luxurious, rich and full-bodied: a wine for hedonists! Liquid black velvet rolls across your mouth voluptuously in a tide of black fleshy berries. Long finish leaves you wanting more. Drink: 2012-2018. 0380063 12.50% D 750 mL  $50.00 Score: 94/100. October 31, 2012 Full Review
The View, Fossil Fuel 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2015-2018. 12% XD  $17.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Mt. Boucherie Gamay Noir 2011, Similkameen Valley, BC, Canada  . March 1, 2012 Full Review
Nichol Winery, Pinot Noir 2009, Naramata, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2014-2021. 13% XD  $30.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Nichol Winery, Cabernet Franc/Syrah 2007, Naramata, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2015-2020. 13% XD  $30.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Nichol Vineyard Syrah 2009, Naramata, British Columbia BC, Canada Drink: 2015-2018. 990333 12% XD 750 mL  $35.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pinot Noir, 2009, PENTAGE WINERY, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada 2009, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada  14%   $22.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pentage, Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2015-2020. 14% XD  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pentage, Gewurztraminer 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2016-2019. 13% XD  $18.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Chardonnay Reserve, 2008, PENTAGE WINERY, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada 2008, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada  14%   $24.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Icewine, 2011, PENTAGE WINERY, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada 2011, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada  10%   $22.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pentage Winery, Ice Wine 2011, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2015-2026. 10% S  $23.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pentage Winery Rosé 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2015-2017. 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
The View Winery Optima The View, Optima 2010, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia VQA, Canada Drink: 2015-2030. 11% S 375 mL  $27.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
The View Estate Winery, Riesling 2011, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2015-2018. 12% XD  $19.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Fossil Fuel 2012, THE VIEW ESTATE WINERY, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada  12%   $17.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pinotage Reserve 2012, THE VIEW ESTATE WINERY, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada  13%   $24.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pentage Winery, Syrah 2010, Skaha Bench,Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2014-2029. 14% XD  $25.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Black Hills Estate Winery Chardonnay 2012, Black Sage Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: Gorgeously rich and concentrated BC Chardonnay with toasted almond and green apple aromas and flavours. Perfect for roasted chicken. Drink: 2014-2022. 13% XD 750 mL Score: 92/100. October 22, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Black Hills Estate Winery Viognier 2011, Black Sage Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A light, subtle BC white wine made from Viognier grapes. Lightly floral and some white peach. Nice aperitif or companion to mild goat cheese. Drink: 2014-2018. 22634 13% XD 750 mL  $36.00 Score: 88/100. July 10, 2015 Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chenin Blanc 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia VQA, Canada Drink: 2014-2022. 13% XD 750 mL  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
The View Winery, Distraction Frizzante 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2014-2015. 12% MD  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Fort Berens Winery, Meritage 2011, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2014-2022. 14% XD  $29.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Black Hills Estate Winery Black Sage Bench Syrah 2011, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2014-2022. 22633 13% XD 750 mL  $46.95. August 3, 2014 Full Review
Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery, Zinfandel Family Reserve 2009, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2014-2019. 14% XD  $35.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Mt. Boucherrie Estate Winery, Zweigelt Summit Reserve 2009, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2014-2016. 13% XD  $17.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Skimmerhorn Winery, Pinot Gris 2012, Kootenays, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2014-2017. 12% MD  $16.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Orofino Vineyards Home Vineyard Old Vines Riesling 2012, Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2014-2019. 11593850 12% D 750 mL  $36.00. July 7, 2021 Full Review
Nichol Vineyard Pinot Gris 2013, Naramata, British Columbia BC, Canada Drink: 2015-2017. 504159 12% XD 750 mL  $22.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Black Hills Estate Winery Alibi 2013, Black Sage Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Clean and crisp BC white wine blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Semillon grapes for the 2013 vintage. Aromas of white melon and lime zest. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2014-2024. 129114 14% XD 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 87/100. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pentage Winery, GSM 2010, Skaha Bench, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2014-2020. 14% XD  $29.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Black Hills Estate Winery Nota Bene 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: What a blockbuster red wine! Truly a Canadian flagship red blend in the Bordeaux tradition. The 2012 vintage is a blend of 57% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet Franc. Concentrated, deep, powerful and layered. Decant 2 hours and enjoy. Drink: 2014-2020. 959220 14% XD 750 mL  $60.00 Score: 93/100. June 18, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Osoyoos Larose, Le Grand Vin 2005, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2014-2020. 13252 13.50% XD 750 mL  $45.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery Summit Reserve Syrah 2008, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2014-2018. 66076 14% XD 750 mL  $25.00. October 16, 2014 Full Review
Le Vieux Pin Vaila Rosé 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2014-2014. 13% D  $25.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Le Vieux Pin - Petit Blanc 2013 2013, Canada  13%  750 mL  $20.34. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Quails'Gate, Chasselas/Pinot Blanc 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2014-2019. 12% XD 750 mL  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Black Hills Estate Winery Alibi 2010, Black Sage Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2014-2019. 129114 14% XD 750 mL  $25.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
The View, Distraction Rose 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2014-2017. 12% D  $16.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Le Vieux Pin Cuvee Violette Syrah 2012, Okanagan Valley BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2014-2021. 966902 13.40% D 750 mL  $61.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Black Hills Estate Winery Cellar Hand Punch Down Red 2012, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada Drink: 2013-2017. 10626990061592 14.20% D 750 mL  $20.00. September 11, 2013 Full Review
Petit Rouge Le Vieux Pin (Enotecca Winery) 2012, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA  297416 13.90% D 750 mL  $22.75. January 1, 2012 Full Review
Mission Hill Family Estate Oculus 2009 2010, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2015-2027. 14% XD 750 mL  $100.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery Gewurztraminer 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada Drink: 2012-2017. 14.20% XD 750 mL  $15.99. March 1, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Pentage, Mourvèdre 2011, Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley, B-C, Canada Drink: 2015-2018. 15% XD  $40.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
The View, Optima 2010, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2015-2030. 11% S  $27.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2011, Similkameen Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada Drink: 2015-2017. 14.40% XD 750 mL  $21.00. March 1, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery Family Reserve Chardonnay 2011, Similkameen Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2015-2020. 64527 14% XD 750 mL  $25.00. October 16, 2014 Full Review
The View, Red Shoe White 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2015-2017. 12% D  $13.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Mt. Boucherie, Merlot 2008, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2015-2023. 15% XD  $25.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Black Hills Estate Winery Viognier 2013, Black Sage Bench, Okanagan, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: Aromatic and floral with some lychee on the mid-palate. Lovely, exotic wine for Asian fare. Medium-bodied with great texture. Drink: 2014-2018. 22634 13% XD 750 mL  $36.00 Score: 88/100. April 25, 2017 Full Review
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Merlot 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia Bc V.Q.A., Canada: Rich and full-bodied Okanagan red wine from a respected producer. Although this is not inexpensive Merlot, there's lots to enjoy for fans of the genre. Full-bodied, supple and long lived. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2018. 351675 14% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 90/100. February 8, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Mt. Boucherie, Zweigelt 2010, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2016-2018. 13% XD  $17.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Mt. Boucherie, Riesling 2012, Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2016-2020. 13% XD  $16.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Culmina Family Estate Winery Decora Riesling 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A vibrant and richly flavours BC Riesling that jumps out of the glass. Aromas of lime, grapefruit and chives. A lovely and racy core of minerality. Pair with fried chicken. Drink: 2014-2020. 444836 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. August 4, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Le Vieux Pin Ava 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2014-0.   $34.90. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Black Hills Estate Winery Chardonnay 2013, Black Sage Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada Drink: 2014-2022. 13% XD 750 mL  $30.00. October 22, 2015 Full Review
Gehringer Brothers Old Vines Auxerrois 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2016-2018. 13% D 750 mL  $20.00. July 8, 2016 Full Review
Le Vieux Pin - Petit Blanc 2013 2015, Canada  13%  750 mL  $20.34. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Old Vines Foch 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Robust, savoury and supple BC red wine made from the hybrid grape Foch picked from old vines that concentrate flavour. Aromas of purple and black plum, pepper, and spice. Decant 1 hour. Pair with lamb. Drink: 2018-2021. 639625 14% D 750 mL  $24.99 Score: 90/100. March 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
St. Hubertus Pinot Blanc 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: St. Hubertus 2016 Pinot Blanc is fresh and crisp with bright apple, lemon zest and pepper spice flavours. Chill and enjoy or pour with a sauteed pork tenderloin. Drink: 2018-2023. 648899 12.70% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. June 11, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, V.Q.A., Canada: a rich and satisfying Bordeaux-style blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Osoyoos Larose is produced by single-vineyard varietals and this vintage is beautifully lush, balanced and juicy with ripe dark berry, cherry, raspberry, plum, tobacco leaf and baking spice flavours on the palate. Finishing long and luxurious. Can easily cellar for 10 years to show its best. Drink: 2019-2024. 626325 13.80% XD 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 93/100. August 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Moraine Estate Winery Riesling 2019, Okanagan Valley BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020-2023. 15665 13% D 750 mL  $22.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Osoyoos Larose Pétales d'Osoyoos 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: Elegant, smooth and savoury, Osoyoos Larose, Pétales D'osoyoos 2016 is the second label for this winery. Smoky on the nose with dark berry, chocolate, black cherry, a classic Bordeaux-style red with cassis, dark raspberry, dried herbs, vanilla and a smoky, savoury, spicy long finish on a medium-plus-bodied frame. From an excellent vintage! Tannins are velvety. Drinking beautifully now. Drink: 2021-2025. 276741 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chasselas Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021-2023. 12% XD 750 mL  $21.95. June 16, 2017 Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review
Prorenata Pozza Vineyard Cabernet Franc Rosé 2020, Similkameen Valley, British Columba BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021-2023. 12% XD 750 mL  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Good Natured Okanagan Crisp Chardonnay 2020, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021-2023. 423702 12.70% D 750 mL  $14.95. December 17, 2021 Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Old Vines Foch Reserve 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021-2026. 13.50% D 750 mL  $29.99. December 16, 2021 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Averill Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018, Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, Canada Drink: 2021-2025. 13% D 750 mL  $25.00. February 2, 2022 Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Merlot 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia B.C. V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022-2025. 639633 14% XD 750 mL  $30.00. March 4, 2022 Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chardonnay 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A beautiful BC Okanagan Chardonnay with notes of green apple and peach. Medium- to full-bodied with a luscious, mouth-filling texture. Perfect for roast chicken. Drink: 2022-2024. 377770 14% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. April 1, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Nichol Vineyard Pinot Gris 2020, Naramata Village, Naramata, British Columbia BC , Canada Drink: 2022-2024. 504159 12% XD 750 mL  $22.00. May 12, 2022 Full Review
Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022-2025. 626325 13.80% D 750 mL  $52.95. June 10, 2022 Best Beef Wine Full Review
D'Angelo Riserva Pinot Noir 2018, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022-2025. 14% D 750 mL  $30.00. January 1, 2017 Full Review
Road 13 Vineyards Seventy-Four K 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022-2025. 14.50% D 750 mL  $26.00. July 10, 2022 Full Review
Saintly Okanagan Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022-2024. 12.50% D 750 mL  $19.95. July 10, 2022 Full Review
Okanagan Crush Pad Narrative Pinot Blanc 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022-2024. 13% XD 750 mL  $22.90. February 1, 2023 Full Review
Prospect Winery Ruby & Sparky Pinot Noir 2017, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, B.C. V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022-2025. 92304 13% D 750 mL  $22.00. February 1, 2023 Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Sandhill - Riesling Icewine 2013 2019, Canada  9.50%  200 mL  $52.45. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards The Mischief Pinot Blanc 2021, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A, Canada Drink: 2024-2026. 13.30% D 750 mL  $23.50. January 31, 2024 Full Review
Averill Creek Vineyard Pinot Grigio 2022, Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands, BC, Canada Drink: 2024-2026. 142463 12% MD 750 mL  $30.00. October 10, 2024 Full Review
Red Rooster Winery Pinot Gris 2022, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2012-2014. 337196 13.90% XD 750 mL  $16.95. July 26, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

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