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16¾/20
Painted Rock Merlot 2015
Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaGiven how warm 2015 was in the Okanagan, 14.7 percent alcohol seems miraculous for this southwest facing site that is drenched in sunlight until very late in the evening. The blend is one of clones 181 and 347 and three blocks from within the estate vineyard located on the newly minted Skaha Bench. The picking began on October 8, and after a 4-day cold soak, the fruit was fermented for three weeks on the skins before ageing 18 months in oak of which only 30 percent was new. The style is earthier, and the oak a touch weightier than Checkmate, but this is a nice improvement over the 14. ,It’s less floral, but much cleaner and more focused and the alcohol is in much better balance this year with a lot of Alan Sutre finesse in the finish.Tasted: 21 January 2019Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $34.99 | 750ml | BCLS, private liquor stores, winery direct |
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 512319UPC: 00626990105848
