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Chateau d'Armajan des Ormes Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
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Vintage: 2011
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BC: $26.29 375ml
Quebec: $46.0 750ml

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -147090
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WineDiva's Review

Seductive, supple, delightful.

This is a classic Bordelais sticky (made from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle) that was aged roughly two years in barrel. I like to serve it chilled, but not enough to dumb down the seductive aromas of apricot jelly, honey, chamomile lowers, lemon meringue, golden pineapple and praline. The palate is equally opulent, but not cloying. Excellent concentration, supple weight and oily texture; it also has delightful acidity to add levity and freshness.
A lengthy sipper, perfect for fruit tarts, ripe cheeses and desserts with a praline base.


 
Recommended Pairings
Cheese - Blue, Aperitifs, Cocktails, Desserts, Cheese - Soft/Creamy


©copyright 2026 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - 2017-04-19 13:25:52.0

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Fort Berens Estate Winery Pinot Gris, British Columbia
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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 61.00098
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Pinot Gris, British Columbia
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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 61.000316
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Fort Berens Estate Winery 'Small Lot' Pinot Gris, Lillooet, British Columbia
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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2024
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 61.000126
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Pinot Gris, British Columbia
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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2020
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Ranking: 61.000104
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Moon Curser Viognier Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -398057

Ranking: 57.001186
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Moon Curser Viognier Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -398057

Ranking: 57.001107
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Clos du Soleil 'Celestiale', Similkameen Valley, British Columbia
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Region: British Columbia Similkameen Valley DVA
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -235671

Ranking: 57.001021
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Moon Curser Viognier Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -398057

Ranking: 57.000867
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Clos du Soleil 'Celestiale', Similkameen Valley, British Columbia
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Region: British Columbia Similkameen Valley DVA
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -235671

Ranking: 57.000866
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Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont Italy
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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -20214

Ranking: 57.000725
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Frescobaldi 'Perano', Chianti Classico, Tuscany Italy
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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -24211

Ranking: 57.000705
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Tommasi "Ripasso" Valpolicella, Veneto Italy
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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -566844

Ranking: 57.000646
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Clos du Soleil 'Celestiale', Similkameen Valley, British Columbia
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Region: British Columbia Similkameen Valley DVA
Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -235671

Ranking: 57.000538
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Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont Italy
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Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -99424

Ranking: 57.00043
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Tommasi "Ripasso" Valpolicella, Veneto Italy
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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -566844

Ranking: 57.000088
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Tommasi "30 Ripasso" Valpolicella, Veneto Italy
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Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -566844

Ranking: 57.000063
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Moon Curser Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2021
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BC Private Wine Stores: $35.0 +price will vary BC AB SK
Winery: $32.99 + tax

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -91843

Ranking: 55.001124
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Osoyoos Larose Petales d'Osoyoos , Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Osoyoos
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -343103

Ranking: 55.001004
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Moon Curser 'Contraband' Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -231209

Ranking: 55.000851
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Moon Curser 'Contraband' Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -231209

Ranking: 55.000657
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Bartier Bros. Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418673

Ranking: 55.000631
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Moon Curser Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -91843

Ranking: 55.000595
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Antinori 'Peppoli' Chianti Classico, Tuscany Italy
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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -606541

Ranking: 55.000459
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Moon Curser 'Contraband' Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -231209

Ranking: 55.000423
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Osoyoos Larose Petales d'Osoyoos , Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Osoyoos
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -343103

Ranking: 55.000409
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Bartier Bros. Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418673

Ranking: 55.000154
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Bartier Bros. Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -418673

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Moon Curser Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -91843

Ranking: 55.000005
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Hester Creek Pinot Blanc, Okangan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
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BC: $16.0 +price will vary
Winery: $15.99

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -467316

Ranking: 53.001113
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Painted Rock Merlot, Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -512319

Ranking: 53.000828
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Moon Curser Malbec, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2021
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BC Private Wine Stores: $40.0 limited avail.
Winery: $37.99

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -70300

Ranking: 53.000625
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Quails' Gate Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley West Bank
Vintage: 2022
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BC: $34.99
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -639633

Ranking: 53.000493
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Painted Rock Merlot, Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -512319

Ranking: 53.000197
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CedarCreek Estate Winery Riesling, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Kelowna
Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -217166

Ranking: 53.000127
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Moon Curser Malbec, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -70300

Ranking: 53.000098
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Hester Creek Pinot Blanc, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2021
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Winery: $17.99

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -467316

Ranking: 53.000081
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Hester Creek Character Red, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

Ranking: 51.001056
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Hester Creek Character Red, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2023
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

Ranking: 51.000773
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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2023
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BC Private Wine Stores: $45.0 + price will vary
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -178848

Ranking: 51.000428
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Terravista Vineyards 'En Terre' Brut, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2022
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Winery: $45.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -287926

Ranking: 30.001112
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Terravista Vineyards 'En Terre' Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2022
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Winery: $39.0

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -287929

Ranking: 30.00097
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Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards 'Fitz' Blanc de Blancs, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2018
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Winery: $42.5

BC CSPC:
Ranking: 30.000836
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Barone di Valforte Pecorino, Abbruzzo, Italy
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Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -122867

Ranking: 30.00047
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Terravista Vineyards 'En Terre' Riesling, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2023
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -287923

Ranking: 30.000089
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Marques de Monistrol 'Monistrol Seleccion Especial' Cava Rose Brut, Penedes, Spain
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Vintage: NV
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -15365

Ranking: 28.00117
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Chateau Dereszla Harslevelu, Tokaji, Hungary
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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -2372

Ranking: 28.001105
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Culmina Family Estate Winery 'Dilemma' Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Golden Mile Bench
Vintage: 2018
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Winery: $35.0

BC CSPC:
Ranking: 28.001092
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Chateau Dereszla Furmint, Tokaji, Hungary
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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -16876

Ranking: 28.00107
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Pere Ventura 'Tresor Cuvee Barrique' Cava Gran Reserva, Penedes, Spain
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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -416886

Ranking: 28.001063
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Louis Latour Bourgogne Pinot Noir, France
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Region: Burgundy Aloxe-Corton
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -69914

Ranking: 28.001057
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Culmina Family Estate Winery 'Susser No.18' Riesling, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Golden Mile Bench
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 28.000984
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Pere Ventura 'Chic' Barcelona Brut, Penedes Spain
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -390479

Ranking: 28.000935
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Bartier Bros. Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2023
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -506295

Ranking: 28.00086
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Covert Farms Family Estate Semillon~Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC:
Ranking: 28.000831
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Pere Ventura Primer 'Premier' Extra Dry Rose Cava, Penedes, Spain
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Vintage: NV
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -390396

Ranking: 28.000823
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Bartier Bros. Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -506295

Ranking: 28.000808
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Gerard Bertrand 'Domaine de L'Aigle' Chardonnay, Limoux, Sud de France
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Vintage: 2021
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Ranking: 28.000793
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Bartier Bros. Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2022
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -506295

Ranking: 28.000781
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Aldegheri Custoza 'La Rune', Veneto Italy
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Region: Veneto Valpolicella
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -400745

Ranking: 28.000716
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Von Buhl Riesling Brut, Pfalz, Germany
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Vintage: 2017
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -665695

Ranking: 28.000605
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