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Road 13 Vineyards Rockpile 2008 Wine Review

Road 13 Vineyards Rockpile 2008

Road 13 Vineyards Rockpile 2008

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score:31/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $35.70

Drink: 2010-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.2%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Road 13 Vineyards

Agent: Appellation Wines

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Mocha-dark nose with rich layers of fleshy blackberries and blackcurrants. An espresso-infused finish. Lovely!

Rockpile food pairings: braised short ribs,lamb shank osso bucco,duck with berry reduction.

This Road 13 Vineyards Rockpile 2008 was reviewed on April 26, 2010 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 78915
  • $19.99 
  • 2,006 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Tim rated this wine as 1/100
Rockpile is a beast of a wine. Named in honour of the toughest vineyard we own, the Rockpile. The wine is grown entirely on
our Black Sage and Golden Mile vineyards. Syrah with Merlot,Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, etcetera with 1% Viognier for good
measure. Ratnip dirt and sand. Rich, spicy, meaty, fruity,earthy, and intriguing leathery notes.

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