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16½/20
Painted Rock Malbec 2019
Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaIt is always a good sign when a wine smells like it should, in this case, malbec. Its dark colour previews a brooding nose of floral, spicy, earthy notes and plenty of black and blue fruit. The flavours are a mix of fresh bloody notes, plums, blueberries, youthful vanilla, and toasted oak. The crop was small in 2019, helping to intensify what fruit there was. Painted Rock's unique Skaha site avoided the early frosts, leaving the vines to ripen well into the end of October. It is a cool climate wonder that reminds me of high altitude Uco Valley malbec. Every vintage most of the malbec is blended into the Icon label, but small lots are set aside to bottle solo in special years. Don't wait too long to get some of this one.Tasted: 12 December 2021Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $39.99 | 750ml | winery online/direct, winery club members |
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 489799UPC: 626990206323
