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Charles Smith Wines 'The Velvet Devil' Merlot, Washington State
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Region: Washington Columbia Valley
Vintage: 2016
Price:
BC: $19.99
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -745299
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Abundant, fleshy, plush.
This "devil" is an effusive blast of plums and kirsch, mocha and sarsaparilla aromas. The palate is supple, the fruit generous and it has an abundance of licorice and clove flavours. An exceedingly approachable and plush wine with smooth tannins and good length.
Certainly supple and fleshy with full-on fruit. I suggest pairing it with chili, burgers, pizza and anything with sweet and spicy barbecue sauce.


 
Recommended Pairings
Spicy Food, Barbeque, Junk Food, Fast Food & Snacks, Game Day Wines


©copyright 2026 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - 2019-10-24 19:13:10.0

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Vintage: 2019
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Lake Sonoma Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County California
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Vintage: 2018
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Lake Sonoma Winery Dry Creek Zinfandel, Sonoma County California
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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -355719
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Region: California Lodi
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -297929
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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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Escorihuela '1884' Cabernet Sauvignon 'Finca E.G., Agrelo, Mendoza Argentina
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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -750457
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Region: Argentina Mendoza
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Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -750457
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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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Falernia Carmenere Reserve Single Vineyard Pedriscal, Elqui Valley Chile
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -456178
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Falernia Cabernet Sauvigon Gran Reserva, Elqui Valley Chile
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Falernia Carmenere Reserve Single Vineyard Pedriscal, Elqui Valley Chile
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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -456178
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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2019
Price:
AB: $36.0 + price will vary
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Winery: $36.0
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -178756
Ranking: 57.000945
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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -556621
Ranking: 22.000615
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Vintage: 2018
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Vintage: 2020
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -508200
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
Price:
AB: $35.0 + price will vary
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -508200
Ranking: 57.000151
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Painted Rock Syrah, Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2020
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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -24211
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Painted Rock Syrah, Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2018
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Tenute Rossetti 'Ppggio Civetta Governo', Tuscany, Italy
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Vintage: 2020
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Tenute Rossetti 'Ppggio Civetta Governo', Tuscany, Italy
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Vintage: 2020
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Bodega Valparaiso 'Finca El Encinal' Roble, Ribera del Duero, Spain
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Region: Spain Ribiera del Duero
Vintage: 2022
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Vintage: 2021
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Chateau D'Agassac 'L'Agassant' Bordeaux, France
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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -336129
Ranking: 28.001167
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Poggio al Tufo 'Rompicollo' Rosso Toscana, Maremma, Italy
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Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -780585
Ranking: 28.001165
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Winemaker's Cut 'Bohemian' Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
Price:
Winery: $37.0 sold out at winery
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 28.001153
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Sandhill Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -587048
Ranking: 28.001125
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Yalumba 'The Octavius' Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
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Vintage: 2019
Price:
BC Private Wine Stores: $200.0 approx.
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 22.001095
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Gray Monk 'Monk's Blend', Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Kelowna
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -151767
Ranking: 22.001089
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Yalumba 'The Signature' Cabernet Sauvignon~Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
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Vintage: 2014
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BC Private Wine Stores: $120.0 approx.
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T&V Careme Terre Brulee 'Le Blanc' Chenin Blanc, Swartland, South Africa
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Vintage: 2020
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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 'Athene', Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2019
Price:
Winery: $40.0
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -148486
Ranking: 22.001071
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Fonseca 'Bin No. 27' Reserve Port, Portugal
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Region: Portugal Douro
Vintage: NV
Price:
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -271585
Ranking: 22.001059
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Champagne Canard~Duchene 'Cuvee Leonie', Champagne, France
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Vintage: NV
Price:
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 24.001052
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Stag's Hollow 'Tragically Vidal', Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2021
Price:
Winery: $20.0
BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -541110
Ranking: 24.001033
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Paco & Lola 'Prime' Albarino Lias, Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain
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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC:
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Moselland Riesling Kabinett 'Piesporter Michelsberg', Germany
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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 24.000989
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Gemtree 'Uncut' Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South Australia
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Vintage: 2019
Price:
AB: $25.0 + price may vary
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -419237
Ranking: 28.000982
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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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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 28.000966
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Yalumba 'The Signature' Cabernet Sauvignon~Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 24.000959
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Luis Marin 'Essentia Viva' Tempranillo, Carinena, Spain
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Region: Spain Aragon
Vintage: 2022
Price:
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -277547
Ranking: 24.000953
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Winemaker's Cut 'Bohemian' Petit Verdot, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
Price:
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 24.000937
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Leyda Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, Leyda Valley, Chile
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Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 24.000925
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Hester Creek 'Selected Barrels' Merlot, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 24.000916
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Poggio al Tufo 'Rompicollo' Rosso Toscana, Maremma, Italy
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Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -780585
Ranking: 24.000913
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Sichel 'Chateau Daviaud' Bordeaux, France
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Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -401073
Ranking: 24.000904
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Vina Cobos 'Bramare' Malbec, Lujam de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -771592
Ranking: 24.000902
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Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -439458
Ranking: 24.000873
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Hester Creek Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 24.000814
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Henkell Cremant de Loire Brut, France
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Vintage: NV
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Ranking: 24.000787
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Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery Reserve Syrah, British Columbia
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Region: Okanagan Valley West Bank
Vintage: 2018
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Winery: $49.99
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 24.000775
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Mayhem Wines Sparkling Rose, Okanagan Valley
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2022
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Winery: $88.32 12x250ml can
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 24.000759
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Charisma by Gold Hill, Cabernet~Merlot, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2021
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Winery: $24.99
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 24.000721
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Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery Reserve Merlot, British Columbia
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Region: Okanagan Valley West Bank
Vintage: 2020
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Winery: $34.99
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 24.00072
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Hester Creek Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
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Winery: $34.99
BC CSPC:
Ranking: 24.000718
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Amalaya Malbec, Calchaqui, Salta, Argentina
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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -168294
Ranking: 24.000714
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