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Painted Rock Estate Winery Red Icon 2013 Wine Review

Painted Rock Estate Winery Red Icon 2013

Painted Rock Estate Winery Red Icon 2013

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $85.00

Drink: 2015-2028

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.3%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Painted Rock Estate Winery

Agent: Painted Rock Estate Winery

More Vintages: 2015  2011  2009  2008  2007 

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 468900
  • $61.99 
  • Check Stock
  • AGLC
  • 512657

Reviews and Ratings

Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Red Icon is the award winning premium Bordeaux blend from Painted Rock Winery, one of Canada's leading wineries, located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley.

A Right Bank blend of 33% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Franc, 21% Petit Verdot, 12% Malbec, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, all from their estate vineyards, this is a serious wine, built for the long run, which will continue to evolve for many years in the cellar.

The nose of this youthful wine shows sweet and mouthwatering layered dark fruit, cassis, roasted beets, and charcoal. Dry and tightly wound, with an abundance of extra fine tannins, this would be enjoyed best with charcoal grilled premium cuts of beef, and cellaring is certain to pay-off as this young wine has yet to reach its great potential. Drink 2018-2028+. Tasted September 2015. 92 points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca
Simon Chen rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

I've heard about this winery from many times from my friends in BC, and I finally had the chance to try it tonight. Oh wow, this Merlot-based blend is rich and warm on the palate. But on the mid palate it still has a hint of greeness from the cab franc which gives it a bordeaux-like feel. The tannin and finish are medium length. It's an approachable and ready to drink wine and not sure if it will change much with aging.

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