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Painted Rock Merlot, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Vintage: 2012
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -512319
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WineScores' Review

Textural, elegant, complex.
Painted Rock's estate grown 2012 Merlot was aged 18 months in 50% new French oak.
Plums and sweet currents spill out of the glass followed by mixed briary berries, chocolate, vanilla liqueur and pipe tobacco. It is wonderfully fresh with an incredible textural component. Youthful still, but elegant with a tightly wound finish that will reward you in the upcoming 1-5 years.


 
Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Cheese - Hard/Aged, Good First Impressions, Cellar Keepers, French Food


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2014-12-19 15:37:45.0

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