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The Chocolate Block Boekenhoutskloof Syrah Shiraz 2011
The Chocolate Block Boekenhoutskloof Syrah Shiraz 2011

W.O., Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa

Alcohol: 14.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2012‐2017

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LCBO: 129353  255 in stock

SAQ: 10703412  Check Stock

95/100

$39.95

Carmen Wines Gran Reserva Carmenere 2011
Carmen Wines Gran Reserva Carmenere 2011

El Peñasco Vineyard, Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2013‐2015

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LCBO: 439166  Check Stock

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SAQ: 856013  Check Stock

94/100

$17.95

McManis Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
McManis Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

California, United States

Alcohol: 13.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2013‐2016

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LCBO: 212126  Check Stock

BC: 207803  Check Stock

NSLC: 1003445

88/100

$19.95

Aquinas Pinot Noir 2010
Aquinas Pinot Noir 2010

Napa Valley, California, United States

Alcohol: 14%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2012‐2015

Voluptuous Veal Wine

 

LCBO: 277657  Check Stock

BC: 586719  34 in stock

90/100

$21.95

The Wolftrap Syrah Mourvèdre Viognier 2011
The Wolftrap Syrah Mourvèdre Viognier 2011

South Africa, South Africa

Alcohol: 14.5%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2012‐2015

 

LCBO: 292557  Check Stock

BC: 138479  Check Stock

SAQ: 10678464  Check Stock

ANBL: 600151  Check Stock

87/100

$13.95

Goats do Roam The Goatfather 2011
Goats do Roam The Goatfather 2011

Wo Coastal Region, South Africa

Alcohol: 14.6%  Sweetness: Extra Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2012‐2014

 

LCBO: 11072  Check Stock

SAQ: 11096781  Check Stock

88/100

$14.95

Ramon Bilbao Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2004
Ramon Bilbao Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2004

D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain

Alcohol: 14.5%  Sweetness: Dry  750 ml  Drink: 2008‐2014

 

LCBO: 244715  Check Stock

91/100

$29.95



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