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Red Single Varieties

There's something special about a wine that lets a single grape do all the talking. While blends bring their own magic to the table, highlighting a single grape variety offers a chance to showcase exactly what one grape can do, all on its own. This year's category was a particularly strong one, with our judges in agreement across the board on just how bright these grapes could shine. 

- Erin Loader 

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BEST IN CLASS

Spier 2020 21 Gables Pinotage, Stellenbosch, South Africa 

$45-50 

CSPC 764174

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Seghesio 2023 Sonoma Zinfandel, Sonoma, California 

$30-34 

CSPC 710681

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Black Chook 2022 Shiraz Viognier, McLaren Vale, Australia  

$20-23

CSPC 171991

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Hillside Winery 2021 Gjoa's Vineyard Merlot, Naramata Bench, Canada
 

$50-55

CSPC 166173

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BEST IN CLASS

Gruber Röschitz 2024 "Lauschen" Zweigelt 2024, Weinviertel, Austria

$31-35

CSPC 785339

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Poplar Grove 2020 Merlot, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia 

$33-36

CSPC 449416

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La Salargue 2023 Bordeaux Rouge, Lussac Saint Emilion, France

$30-34

CSPC 109464

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Radio Boka 2024 Tempranillo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
 

$17-20 

CSPC 752758

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Volcanic Hills Estate Winery 2025 Gamay Noir, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia 

$23-26

CSPC 39768

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Spier 2024 Signature Pinotage, Western Cape, South Africa  

$18-21

CSPC 451658

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The Grape Grinder 2024 Pinotage, Swartzland, South Africa

$18-21

CSPC 747257

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Hester Creek Estate Winery 2022 Old Vine Cabernet Franc, Golden Mile Bench, British Columbia 

$39-43

CSPC 467332

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