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16½/20
Painted Rock Merlot 2017
Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe 2017 growing season was characterized by a warm, dry summer with temperatures above average, and rainfall below. Small berries and ripe juice has given winemakers a solid base to work with here. Expect a whack of upfront chocolate mixed with intense black cherry. It is a New World wine tempered by natural, savoury, sagebrush notes of the Okanagan, supple textures, and fine acidity. The wine pulls you toward the glass, but it needs five to seven years to meet its magic point, which should be a good one. For now, grilled lamb or similar rich dishes are required to tame the beast.Tasted: 13 March 2021Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $34.99 | 750ml | BCLS, private liquor stores, winery direct |
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 512319UPC: 00626990105848
