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Yalumba 'Sanctum' Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, South Australia
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Region: South Australia Barossa Valley
Vintage: 2017
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Fleshy, supple, seductive.

Australia's oldest family-owned winery (now more than 170 years old) makes a fantastic selection of wines, just one of those is this SanctumCabernet from the Menzies Vineyard in the heart of the Coonawarra, famous for its terra rossa soils over limestone; and notably one of the best places to grown Cabernet in the world.
The nose is a seductive parlay of licorice and black raspberry, pipe tobacco, Turkish coffee, licorice and eucalyptus.
It has a supple palate with generous fleshy fruit fruit and plenty of balanced freshness; the finish trails mineral and dark mocha. Subtly powerful and delightfully woven.
Exceptional.

Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Barbeque, Game Day Wines

©copyright 2025 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - 2022-04-07 23:45:17.0

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Region: California Sonoma
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -355719

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Lake Sonoma Winery Dry Creek Zinfandel, Sonoma County California
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Vintage: 2018
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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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Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin, Lodi California
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Region: California Lodi
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -297929

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Gnarly Head Chardonnay, California
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Vintage: 2020
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Lake Sonoma Winery Pinot Noir, Sonoma County California
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Moon Curser 'Dead of Night', Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: Okanagan Valley Oliver / Osoyoos
Vintage: 2020
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -806117

Ranking: 61.001104
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Moon Curser 'Dead of Night', Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -806117

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Moon Curser 'Dead of Night', Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -806117

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Moon Curser Malbec, Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2019
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Moon Curser Malbec, Okanagan Valley BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -70300

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Frescobaldi 'Perano', Chianti Classico, Tuscany Italy
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McWatters Collection White Meritage, Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2020
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Hester Creek Cabernet Franc 'Old Vine', Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2020
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Hester Creek Cabernet Franc 'Old Vine', Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -467332

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Charles Smith 'CS Substance' Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington State
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Reserve Meritage, British Columbia
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Region: British Columbia Fraser Canyon - Lillooet
Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -78113

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Gold Hill Cabernet Franc Rose, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Vintage: 2020
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Gold Hill Syrah, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Vintage: 2018
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Chronos Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2020
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Vintage: 2022
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Luke 'The Companion' Red Blend, Columbia Valley, WA
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Fort Berens Estate Winery Reserve Meritage, Lillooet, BC
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Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -162209

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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2019
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Hester Creek 'Limited Edition The Judge', Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -133124

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Hester Creek Estate Syrah, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Vintage: 2020
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Wente Vineyards 'Southern Hills' Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley, California
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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -301507

Ranking: 30.000864
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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2020
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Moon Curser Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley BC
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Wente Vineyards 'Southern Hills' Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast, California
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Luke 'The Companion' Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WA
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Upper Bench Estate Winery Merlot, Naramata Bench BC
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Region: British Columbia Naramata Bench
Vintage: 2017
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Ranking: 30.000594
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Hester Creek 'Limited Edition The Judge', Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -133124

Ranking: 30.000503
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Longshot Cabernet Sauvignon, California
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -237336

Ranking: 30.000436
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Hester Creek Estate 'Garland', Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2019
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -145362

Ranking: 30.000429
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UpperCase Winery Cabernet Franc, British Columbia
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Gold Hill Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Vintage: 2017
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Luke 'The Companion' Merlot, Columbia Valley, WA
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UpperCase Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, British Columbia
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The Prisoner Wine Company 'Unshackled' Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast California
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Lunessence Winery & Vineyard Merlot, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Vintage: 2021
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Aberdeen Wine 'Angus the Bull' Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Victoria, Australia
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Gold Hill Merlot, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Hester Creek Estate 'Garland', Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2018
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Upper Bench Estate Winery Merlot, Naramata Bench BC
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Vintage: 2018
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -673004

Ranking: 30.000173
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Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards 'Sudden Inversion' Meritage, Okanagan Valley BC
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Vintage: 2019
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Tommasi 'Arele' Parziale Appassimento, TreVenezie Italy
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