2021 Merlot
TASTING NOTES
A rich bouquet of figs, dark cherries, and plums with hints of cocoa and mocha. The velvety texture and well-integrated tannins lead to a balanced palate, finishing with a subtle touch of cedar.
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VINTAGE REVIEW
It was a hot summer that was punctuated by a heat dome which settled on the Okanagan Valley from the end of June through early July. The combination of high heat and low rainfall contributed to another year of lower than anticipated yield but excellent quality fruit. Despite the heat during the days, we benefited from our usual cooler evening temperatures which kept the acidity bright and the resulting wines incredibly balanced.
WINEMAKING
Harvest of our four estate vineyard blocks of Merlot began on October 12, 2021. Blocks were harvested individually, broken into small batches, cold soaked on the skins for 4 days and fermented for an additional 21 days on the skins in tank with twice daily pump overs. The resulting individual wines were aged for 18 months in 30% new French oak and blended prior to being bottled, unfiltered.
| Vintage: | 2021 |
| Alcohol %: | 15.1 |
| Titratable Acidity: | 6.2 g/L |
| Residual Sugar: | 2.2 g/L |
| PH: | 3.86 |
REVIEWS
Not yet reviewed or submitted to awards.
Awards for past vintages:
2020 Merlot - 93 Points, John Schreiner
2019 Merlot - Gold Medal, WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada
2019 Merlot - 93 Points, John Schreiner
2019 Merlot - 93 Points, Anthony Gismondi, Vancouver Sun
2018 Merlot - 92 Points, David Lawrason, WineAlign
2018 Merlot - 92 Points, Anthony Gismondi, Vancouver Sun
2018 Merlot - 92 Points, Christopher Waters, The Globe & Mail
2017 Merlot - Top 10 Merlot's in Canada - WineAlign's Guide to Canada's Best Wines
2016 Merlot - 92 Points, David Lawrason, WineAlign
2015 Merlot - Gold Medal, Wine Align National Wine Awards of Canada 2019
2014 Merlot - Silver Medal, InterVin International Wine Awards
2013 Merlot - Silver Medal, Wine Align National Wine Awards of Canada 2017
2012 Merlot - Silver Medal, 2014 BC Wine Awards
2007 Merlot - Best of Varietal & Gold Medal, 2010 BC Wine Awards
Media for past vintages:
2015 Merlot - 95 Points, John Schreiner
2013 Merlot – King of Sweden tries Painted Rock Merlot: National Post
2013 Merlot - "I really enjoyed this Merlot tasted in a lineup against several other locals..." Anthony Gismondi, 91 Points The Vancouver Sun
2012 Merlot: 16.5 Points awarded by Richard Hemming: www.jancisrobinson.com
