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Painted Rock Estate Winery Red Icon 2011 Wine Review

Painted Rock Estate Winery Red Icon 2011

Painted Rock Estate Winery Red Icon 2011

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

Community Score:95/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $85.00

Drink: 2014-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.3%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Painted Rock Estate Winery

Agent: Painted Rock Estate Winery

Natalie's Score: 95/100

Some producers seem immune (or allergic) to tough vintages, or perhaps it just brings out the best in them. This splendid, full-bodied red is one such shining example. It has it all: balance, finesse, depth, concentration and length on the finish. Gorgeous dark red and black fruit wrapped in just enough oak. Stunning.

Red Icon food pairings: premium cut of steak, wild mushrooms and a rich demi-glace.

This Painted Rock Estate Winery Red Icon 2011 was reviewed on November 9, 2013 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 468900
  • $41.20 
  • Check Stock
  • AGLC
  • 512657

Reviews and Ratings

Kathryn Poole reviewed this wine as follows:

**** Winery of the Okanagan Valley BC
Aged 18 months in 50% new French oak. This is a blend of 30% Malbec, 27% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. In the glass, the wine announces itself dramatically with perfumed aromas that include cherry, plum and vanilla. The wine is rich and ripe on the palate, with flavours of black cherry, cassis and mocha. The balance is exquisite and elegant, with a suave and polished texture and a very long finish.

Source: Winery (Painted Rock Estate Winery Ltd.)

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