“Painted Rock came out of the chute with all barrels blazing.”Jurgen Gothe
November 4, 2011
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Painted Rock Estate Winery was just ranked #1 Winery in BC and #3 Winery in Canada at the 2011 Wine Access Canadian Wine Awards. The producer of ultra-premium Okanagan wines received 13 medals, including 3 Gold, as well as 4 Silver and 6 Bronze.
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October 22, 2011
The Okanagan Saturday - Taking Valley wines to the big city
The grapes may be grown and the wine made in the Okanagan, but the reality is the Lower Mainland is the biggest market for Valley vintages.
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October 2011
Vancity Hot Sheet - Hot Grape Painted Rock
While in Whistler, Van City Hot Sheet was tasked with an evening of sampling fine wine at two of the area's most acclaimed restaurants, Araxi and The Wine Room at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
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July 12, 2011
A critic's guide to South Okanagan wineries
Beppi Crosariol, the Globe and Mail
John Skinner, the owner of Painted Rock Estate Winery in British Columbia, loves visitors. When he's on site at his arresting property in the Okanagan Valley, he often whisks tourists to the cellar for a treat...
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January 21, 2011
Vancouver Magazine 7th Annual 2011 Wine Awards
Winner - Rich Reds, Painted Rock 2007 Merlot
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November 23, 2010
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Painted Rock Estate Winery is pleased to announce the release of our highly anticipated 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon.
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July 12, 2010
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Painted Rock Estate Winery's 2007 Red Icon and 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon win 2010 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence In BC Wines!
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July 11, 2010
John Schriener on wine - Lieutenant Governor's 2010 wine excellence winners
Ten wineries emerged as winners in this year's competition for the Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Excellence in British Columbia Wines with Painted Rock winning two of them...
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June 30, 2010
Mike Nierychlo ONLINE
Painted Rock Winery's John Skinner talks to Mike Nierychlo.
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May 25, 2010
John Schriener on wine - A preview of Painted Rock's 2008 Red Icon
The first wines released last fall by Painted Rock Estate Winery - reds from 2007, a Chardonnay from 2008 - were widely acclaimed by restaurateurs and wine critics...
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April 30, 2010
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Painted Rock Estate Winery awarded "Best of Varietal, Merlot" at the 2010 Okanagan Spring Wine Festival along with finalist awards for all its other wines.
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November 17, 2009
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Painted Rock Estate Winery gets scores of 90 Points and above from Natalie MacLean.
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Nat Decants Free Wine E-Newsletter
Wine picks, articles and humor from Natalie MacLean, named the World's Best Drink Writer at the World Food Media Awards in Australia. Natalie is also the author of Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass. For more details on this book and to sign up for the newsletter, visit www.nataliemaclean.com
October 22, 2009
John Schriener on wine - Painted Rock makes a strong debut...
Read John Schriener's latest article on Painted Rock.
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October 13, 2009
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Painted Rock Estate Winery awarded 'Best New Winery' at 2009 Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
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October 11, 2009
Okanagan Fall 2009 Wine Festival
Okanagan Fall Wine Judging Competition results announced. Record entries create industry buzz and judges award 25 gold medals
Painted Rock chosen Best New Winery
Okanagan Wine Festivals
October 03, 2009
The Vancouver Sun
BC Wine of the Week - Painted Rock Red Icon 2007. Look for a big spicy, peppery, blackcherry nose with cassis, barnyard, mocha and vanilla aromas...
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September 06, 2009
Tasting Notes by Anthony Gismondi
2008 Painted Rock Chardonnay
2007 Painted Rock Merlot
2007 Painted Rock Syrah
2007 Painted Rock Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Painted Rock Red Icon
