It's kinda funny ... I didn't care for the Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc (TaraPaca is far superior in my opinion) but todays selection was very enjoyable just on it's own ... I can only imagine what it would be like with the lamb suggested below ... might have to get another!!
TWO OCEANS CAB SAUV/MERLOT
LCBO 340398 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa - By: Distillers Corporation Limited
Tasting Note - Deep ruby colour; smoky, cherry and candied fruit aromas with notes of leather, oak and cassis; dry, medium bodied, with soft tannin, smooth, smoky, oaky berry flavours; approchable, easy drinking style.
Serving Suggestion - Pepper steak; chili; lamb chops; roast beef.
Joe
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308 Wines In 308 Days ...
DROSTDY-HOF MERLOT
LCBO 345371 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Distillers Corporation Limited
Tasting Note - Medium deep ruby red colour; aromas and flavours of cherry, raspberry, pepper and spice; dry, medium bodied with light tannins and hints of cocoa and leather in the finish.
Serving Suggestion - Grilled meats; cheese trays; roasts.
Joe
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LCBO 345371 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Distillers Corporation Limited
Tasting Note - Medium deep ruby red colour; aromas and flavours of cherry, raspberry, pepper and spice; dry, medium bodied with light tannins and hints of cocoa and leather in the finish.
Serving Suggestion - Grilled meats; cheese trays; roasts.
Joe
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302 Wines In 302 days ...
DROSTDY-HOF MERLOT
LCBO 345371 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Distillers Corporation Limited
Tasting Note - Medium deep ruby red colour; aromas and flavours of cherry, raspberry, pepper and spice; dry, medium bodied with light tannins and hints of cocoa and leather in the finish.
Serving Suggestion - Grilled meats; cheese trays; roasts.
Joe
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LCBO 345371 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Distillers Corporation Limited
Tasting Note - Medium deep ruby red colour; aromas and flavours of cherry, raspberry, pepper and spice; dry, medium bodied with light tannins and hints of cocoa and leather in the finish.
Serving Suggestion - Grilled meats; cheese trays; roasts.
Joe
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299 Wines In 299 Days ...
ROBERT'S ROCK CAB SAUV MERLOT
LCBO 544668 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Coop.Winegrowers Assoc. Of S.Africa
Tasting Note - Medium ruby/purple colour; Smoky, red currant, plum, cherry and liquorice aromas; Dry, medium-bodied with currant and pepper flavours; hint of smokiness on the finish.
Serving Suggestion - Light red meat dishes; Bbq fare; Medium cheeses.
Joe
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LCBO 544668 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Coop.Winegrowers Assoc. Of S.Africa
Tasting Note - Medium ruby/purple colour; Smoky, red currant, plum, cherry and liquorice aromas; Dry, medium-bodied with currant and pepper flavours; hint of smokiness on the finish.
Serving Suggestion - Light red meat dishes; Bbq fare; Medium cheeses.
Joe
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297 Wines In 297 Days ...
KUMALA MERLOT PINOTAGE
LCBO 572610 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 5.95 Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Western Wines Ltd.
Tasting Note - Medium ruby; gamey, plum and leather aromas; earthy fruit flavours, moderate tannin
Serving Suggestion - Beef bourguignon, grilled portobello mushrooms
Joe
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LCBO 572610 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 5.95 Red Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Western Wines Ltd.
Tasting Note - Medium ruby; gamey, plum and leather aromas; earthy fruit flavours, moderate tannin
Serving Suggestion - Beef bourguignon, grilled portobello mushrooms
Joe
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294 Wines In 294 Days ...
UBUNTU SHIRAZ
LCBO 665281 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 13.7% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Coop.Winegrowers Assoc. Of S.Africa
Tasting Note - Light to medium ruby red colour; aromas and flavours of black cherry, cedar and vanilla with hints of tar and earth; dry, medium bodied, with sweet fruit centre; good length.
Serving Suggestion - Try with bbq spare ribs, grilled beef or lamb with rosemary.
Joe
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LCBO 665281 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 13.7% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Coop.Winegrowers Assoc. Of S.Africa
Tasting Note - Light to medium ruby red colour; aromas and flavours of black cherry, cedar and vanilla with hints of tar and earth; dry, medium bodied, with sweet fruit centre; good length.
Serving Suggestion - Try with bbq spare ribs, grilled beef or lamb with rosemary.
Joe
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291 Wines In 291 Days ...
TRIBAL MERLOT
LCBO 623702 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 13.2% Alcohol/Vol.
Made in: South Africa By: S.A.V.I.S.A. Pty Ltd
Tasting Note - Deep ruby; aromas and flavours of cherry, plum, cassis and earth; dry, medium bodied, with moderate tannin and good fruit finish.
Serving Suggestion - Wild mushroom casserole; pasta in a meat sauce
Joe
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LCBO 623702 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 13.2% Alcohol/Vol.
Made in: South Africa By: S.A.V.I.S.A. Pty Ltd
Tasting Note - Deep ruby; aromas and flavours of cherry, plum, cassis and earth; dry, medium bodied, with moderate tannin and good fruit finish.
Serving Suggestion - Wild mushroom casserole; pasta in a meat sauce
Joe
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273 Wines In 273 Days ...
OK ... we got moved into our new house in Picton today ... the middle of wine country! Have not had time to check all the local wines under $10 (give me a couple days!!) but decided to relax tonight with a Shiraz. I am getting quite used to these reds now ... especially with a pizza tonight with garlic (serving suggestion below mentions garlic and I found a pizza with one!!!) ....
LONG NECK SHIRAZ
LCBO 665265 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 14.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Long Neck Wine Ltd.
Tasting Note - Medium deep ruby red; aromas of mint and red berry; dry, medium bodied, quite fruit forward in style, soft finish.
Serving Suggestion - Roast pork or chicken with garlic and herb rub.
Joe
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LONG NECK SHIRAZ
LCBO 665265 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 14.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Long Neck Wine Ltd.
Tasting Note - Medium deep ruby red; aromas of mint and red berry; dry, medium bodied, quite fruit forward in style, soft finish.
Serving Suggestion - Roast pork or chicken with garlic and herb rub.
Joe
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247 Wines In 247 Days ...
OK, was kinda disappointed here ... found another Sauvignon Blanc under $10 (starting to run out of these!!) ... the aroma was nice and so I had a sip with great anticipation and I was disappointed. It was very light and I guess would make a nice outdoors "sipper" on a hot afternoon but certainly not like most of the other Sauvignon's I've enjoyed. In fact, it reminded me of the other South African Sauv that is found in a lot of Ottawa restaurants ... Two Oceans ... and that one didn't impress as well as I remember!!
THE BEACH HOUSE SAUVIGNON BLANC SEMILLON
LCBO 122390 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 White Wine 12.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Dgb-Bellingham
Tasting Note: Dry, crisp with delicious citrus notes yet smooth and very easy drinking.
Serving Suggestion: seafood, salad, chicken, fish, white meat, apéritif
Joe
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THE BEACH HOUSE SAUVIGNON BLANC SEMILLON
LCBO 122390 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 White Wine 12.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Dgb-Bellingham
Tasting Note: Dry, crisp with delicious citrus notes yet smooth and very easy drinking.
Serving Suggestion: seafood, salad, chicken, fish, white meat, apéritif
Joe
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221 Wines In 221 Days ...
OBIKWA SHIRAZ
LCBO 527499 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Distillers Corporation Limited
Tasting Note - Light ruby, almost pink colour; candied cherry, cassis and light spice aromas; medium bodied with a sweet blackberry finish.
Serving Suggestion - Vegetarian lasagne, hearty stews or medium cheeses
Joe
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LCBO 527499 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Distillers Corporation Limited
Tasting Note - Light ruby, almost pink colour; candied cherry, cassis and light spice aromas; medium bodied with a sweet blackberry finish.
Serving Suggestion - Vegetarian lasagne, hearty stews or medium cheeses
Joe
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198 Wines In 198 Days ...
ROBERT'S ROCK SHIRAZ CAB SAUV
LCBO 523456 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.
Made in: South Africa By: Coop.Winegrowers Assoc. Of S.Africa
Tasting Note - Medium ruby/violet colour; aromas and flavours of black cherry, red currant and raspberry flavours with smoke and spice undertones; dry, full bodied, juicy, sweet fruit centre on the palate with a soft rounded finish.
Serving Suggestion - Serve with barbecued chicken, meat pie or paté.
Joe www.iLuvWine.com
LCBO 523456 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.
Made in: South Africa By: Coop.Winegrowers Assoc. Of S.Africa
Tasting Note - Medium ruby/violet colour; aromas and flavours of black cherry, red currant and raspberry flavours with smoke and spice undertones; dry, full bodied, juicy, sweet fruit centre on the palate with a soft rounded finish.
Serving Suggestion - Serve with barbecued chicken, meat pie or paté.
Joe www.iLuvWine.com
197 Wines In 197 Days ...
ROZIER BAY CHARDONNAY 2006
VINTAGES 31328 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.85 White Wine, 14.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : D
Made in: South Africa By: Mount Rozier Estate Pty Ltd
Tasting Note: tropical fruity and lightly oaked
Serving Suggestion: grilled salmon steaks
Joe
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VINTAGES 31328 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.85 White Wine, 14.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : D
Made in: South Africa By: Mount Rozier Estate Pty Ltd
Tasting Note: tropical fruity and lightly oaked
Serving Suggestion: grilled salmon steaks
Joe
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194 Wines In 194 Days ...
PIZZA Alert!!
TWO OCEANS SHIRAZ
LCBO 699249 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Stellenbosch Farmers Winery
Tasting Note - Medium dark ruby red; ripe, spicy, red cherry, vanilla and spice aromas; dry, medium bodied, quite fruity with a sweet berry fruit core, red plum; medium finish; straight fruit forward, style.
Serving Suggestion - Vegetarian pizza; grilled veal chops; sirloin tip fettucine.
Joe
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TWO OCEANS SHIRAZ
LCBO 699249 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Stellenbosch Farmers Winery
Tasting Note - Medium dark ruby red; ripe, spicy, red cherry, vanilla and spice aromas; dry, medium bodied, quite fruity with a sweet berry fruit core, red plum; medium finish; straight fruit forward, style.
Serving Suggestion - Vegetarian pizza; grilled veal chops; sirloin tip fettucine.
Joe
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175 Wines In 175 Days ...
DROSTDY-HOF CHARDONNAY
LCBO 343202 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.75 White Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Made in: South Africa, South Africa By: Distillers Corporation Limited
Tasting Note - Pale straw yellow colour; light oak, with fresh ripe apple and buttery aromas; dry palate, medium-full bodied with green apple, citrus and light vanilla flavours; a creamy texture and a clean finish.
Serving Suggestion - Grilled chicken; light pasta dishes; poulty dishes; most seafood dishes.
Joe
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LCBO 343202 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.75 White Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Made in: South Africa, South Africa By: Distillers Corporation Limited
Tasting Note - Pale straw yellow colour; light oak, with fresh ripe apple and buttery aromas; dry palate, medium-full bodied with green apple, citrus and light vanilla flavours; a creamy texture and a clean finish.
Serving Suggestion - Grilled chicken; light pasta dishes; poulty dishes; most seafood dishes.
Joe
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171 Wines In 171 Days ...
OBIKWA CABERNET SAUVIGNON
LCBO 665323 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 13.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Distillers Corporation Limited
Tasting Note - Deep red violet colour; aromas and flavours of strawberry jam, with hints of leather, blueberry and plum; dry, full bodied and softly textured.
Serving Suggestion - Spicy bbq'd meats.
Joe
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LCBO 665323 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 8.95 Red Wine, 13.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Distillers Corporation Limited
Tasting Note - Deep red violet colour; aromas and flavours of strawberry jam, with hints of leather, blueberry and plum; dry, full bodied and softly textured.
Serving Suggestion - Spicy bbq'd meats.
Joe
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146 Wines In 146 Days ...
KWV CABERNET SAUVIGNON
LCBO 22004 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.90 Red Wine, 14.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Coop.Winegrowers Assoc. Of S.Africa
Tasting Note - Deep ruby colour; dry and medium bodied with dark berry fruit and vanilla on the nose; smoky cassis fruit, vanilla and cedar notes on the palate. Good finish
Serving Suggestion - Grilled red meats or medium cheeses
Joe
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LCBO 22004 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.90 Red Wine, 14.0% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Coop.Winegrowers Assoc. Of S.Africa
Tasting Note - Deep ruby colour; dry and medium bodied with dark berry fruit and vanilla on the nose; smoky cassis fruit, vanilla and cedar notes on the palate. Good finish
Serving Suggestion - Grilled red meats or medium cheeses
Joe
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142 Wines In 142 Days ...
I was asked to pick up a bottle of Pinot Noir to go with the duck for dinner tonight ... I was told it was a great match ... and of course I found a bottle for under 10 dollars! Well, the Pinot Noir matched great with the duck ... only it wasn't this one!
We opened it and did a tasting prior to dinner. The body was very light and there was a telltale smell of alcohol that overpowered the faint cherry aroma. The lightness of the color carried through to the taste ... not a lot of flavour. I'm developing a taste for Pinot Noir's but won't be buying this one again ... it wasn't bad ... just not very good. 6/10 (and for the record, another bottle was quickly opened to go with dinner .. it was awesome but quite a bit over our $10 threshhold so I won't be reviewing it ... suffice to say it was awesome!). The Two Oceans Pinot will be good as a second bottle tonight!
TWO OCEANS PINOT NOIR
LCBO 61598 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 13.1% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Distillers Corporation Limited
Tasting Notes - Ruby red. Mulberry and cherry fruitiness with spicy background notes. A medium-bodied wine with an abundance of mulberry, cherry and blackcurrant flavours and spicy background nuances.
Serving Suggestion - Serve with most red meat and pasta dishes.
Joe
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We opened it and did a tasting prior to dinner. The body was very light and there was a telltale smell of alcohol that overpowered the faint cherry aroma. The lightness of the color carried through to the taste ... not a lot of flavour. I'm developing a taste for Pinot Noir's but won't be buying this one again ... it wasn't bad ... just not very good. 6/10 (and for the record, another bottle was quickly opened to go with dinner .. it was awesome but quite a bit over our $10 threshhold so I won't be reviewing it ... suffice to say it was awesome!). The Two Oceans Pinot will be good as a second bottle tonight!
TWO OCEANS PINOT NOIR
LCBO 61598 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 Red Wine, 13.1% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Distillers Corporation Limited
Tasting Notes - Ruby red. Mulberry and cherry fruitiness with spicy background notes. A medium-bodied wine with an abundance of mulberry, cherry and blackcurrant flavours and spicy background nuances.
Serving Suggestion - Serve with most red meat and pasta dishes.
Joe
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117 Wines In 117 Days ...
TWO OCEANS CHARDONNAY
LCBO 43570 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.75 White Wine, 13.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Distillers Corporation Limited
Tasting Note - Medium yellow with aromas of ripe pear and toast. Ripe and fruity on the attack, it ends with zesty acidity.
Serving Suggestion - Spicy seafood dishes.
Joe
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LCBO 43570 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.75 White Wine, 13.5% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa By: Distillers Corporation Limited
Tasting Note - Medium yellow with aromas of ripe pear and toast. Ripe and fruity on the attack, it ends with zesty acidity.
Serving Suggestion - Spicy seafood dishes.
Joe
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103 Wines In 103 Days ...
KWV CHARDONNAY
LCBO 304360 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 White Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Made in: South Africa By: Coop.Winegrowers Assoc. Of S.Africa
Tasting Note - Straw colour, soft fruit and apple with buttery oak in aroma and flavour, balanced acidity and soft finish
Serving Suggestion - Serve chilled with pasta and light sauce
Joe
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LCBO 304360 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 9.95 White Wine, 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Made in: South Africa By: Coop.Winegrowers Assoc. Of S.Africa
Tasting Note - Straw colour, soft fruit and apple with buttery oak in aroma and flavour, balanced acidity and soft finish
Serving Suggestion - Serve chilled with pasta and light sauce
Joe
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80 Wines In 80 Days ....
ROBERT'S ROCK CHENIN BLANC/CHARDONNAY
LCBO 501304 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 7.95 White Wine, 12.8% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa, South Africa By: Coop.Winegrowers Assoc. Of S.Africa
Tasting Note - Pale lemon; dry and light-bodied with mineral, grass and gooseberry aromas and flavours; crisp and fresh on the finish, with a good balance of citrus and herbaceousness; hint of vanilla.
Serving Suggestion - Aperitif; light seafood; patio fare
Joe
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LCBO 501304 | 750 mL bottle
Price: $ 7.95 White Wine, 12.8% Alcohol/Vol. Sugar Content : 1
Made in: South Africa, South Africa By: Coop.Winegrowers Assoc. Of S.Africa
Tasting Note - Pale lemon; dry and light-bodied with mineral, grass and gooseberry aromas and flavours; crisp and fresh on the finish, with a good balance of citrus and herbaceousness; hint of vanilla.
Serving Suggestion - Aperitif; light seafood; patio fare
Joe
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