2022 Painted Rock "Red Icon"🔥94pts🔥Exclusive Pre-Release

Maybe one of the greatest “Red Icon” releases I’ve tasted to date, from an outstanding vintage as well. Made from all five Bordeaux varietals with a splash of Syrah, which I’m always a big fan of. Big and bold, but also charismatic and fresh, despite the high alcohol.  Aged 18 months in French oak barrels, including 30% new oak. The oak is present, but never overpowering.

Even at this early stage, the nose is already complex and expressive, showing layers of ripe raspberry, black currant, black cherry, tobacco box, a hint of graphite, spice, pepper, and well-handled wood. Not fully open yet, but you can clearly see where this is going.

The palate is dense and structured, with a core of ripe, dark fruit layered in velvety tannins and well-balanced acidity. It’s quite elegant, but at the same time powerful and concentrated…a rare combination. The finish is long, deep, and the finish evolves for almost a minute.

Absolutely spectacular. (Carl Boucher, May 13, 2026). 

94 points Carl's Wine Club, 95 points John Szabo, 95 points Michael Godel, 96 points John Schreiner

BC Okanagan Valley VQA Skaha Bench

49% Merlot, 16% Cab Sauv, 12% Malbec, 11% Syrah, 9% Petit Verdot, 3% Cab Franc

Dry Wine | RS: 2.0g/L | 14.7% ABV | Drink from 2024 to 2037

Pairings: Chateaubriand with bearnaise sauce, venison tenderloin w grilled vegetables