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Vinaceous 'Raconteur' Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley South Australia, 2009
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Vintage: 2009
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -16279
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WineDiva's Review


Both the name and the colourfully clad storyteller depicted on the label gives you a solid sense of the character of this wine. It doesn't disappoint; launching with plump black cherry, black current, vanilla liqueur and toasted spice aromas. The palate follows suit, offering plush black and purple fruit, baking spice and licorice flavours, which culminate in a chocolaty finish. It's full-bodied, has impressive intensity and a powdery texture.
A wine for barbecuing, hearty winter dishes or hard cheeses.



 
Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Barbeque, Game Day Wines


©copyright 2026 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - 2012-10-12 16:13:16.0

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -297929

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -355719

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -923789

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -158311

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -806117

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -806117

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -214767

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -866038

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -70300

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -468900

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -467332

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -35196

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -467332

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -283846

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -162209

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -133124

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -161505

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -466722

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -301507

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -64267

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -301507

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -673004

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Jim Barry 'Barry & Sons' Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley Australia
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -324520

Ranking: 20.000416
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Wente Vineyards 'Southern Hills' Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley, California
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -301507

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Poplar Grove 'CSM', Okanagan Valley, BC
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Hester Creek Estate 'Garland', Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -145362

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Gold Hill Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -82584

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -84786

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Upper Bench Estate Winery Merlot, Naramata Bench BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -673004

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Tommasi 'Arele' Parziale Appassimento, TreVenezie Italy
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -203539

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Lunessence Winery & Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, BC
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