Painted Rock

Red Icon Estate Grown Malbec Blend

9.275 ratings
9.17 pro ratings
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Ainsley

Elegant nose, well-rounded tannins supported by notes of black cherry, cassis and a hint of spice. Beautiful BC Bordeaux blend.

Elegant nose, well-rounded tannins supported by notes of black cherry, cassis and a hint of spice. Beautiful BC Bordeaux blend.

Jan 5th, 2022
Shay A
8.9

With only 11% Malbec, it seems to have way more. Dirty licorice, blackberry, currant and plum on the nose. Very little acidity. Almost flabby but the finish shows powerful tannin. A bit bitter with cedar, dark chocolate, and underripe blackberry. Needs a decant if enjoying now.

With only 11% Malbec, it seems to have way more. Dirty licorice, blackberry, currant and plum on the nose. Very little acidity. Almost flabby but the finish shows powerful tannin. A bit bitter with cedar, dark chocolate, and underripe blackberry. Needs a decant if enjoying now.

Sep 15th, 2018
Lindsey White

Marketing Coordinator Tinhorn Creek Vineyards

7.9

Found this wine just ok. Well made but has green/unripe flavours. Isn't worth the hype.

Found this wine just ok. Well made but has green/unripe flavours. Isn't worth the hype.

Dec 27th, 2014
Mark Hicken

Great job John Skinner, fab black fruits, nice acidity, excellent overall. Wonderful with roast lamb!

Great job John Skinner, fab black fruits, nice acidity, excellent overall. Wonderful with roast lamb!

Dec 2nd, 2013
Jeff Thompson

2020 with Dr Debbie. :-) on Oct 6, 2024

2020 with Dr Debbie. :-) on Oct 6, 2024

Oct 6th, 2024
Brian

2013 vintage, 10 years old and still tannic, vibrant and beautiful deep colour. High percentages of Petite Verdot is still evident

2013 vintage, 10 years old and still tannic, vibrant and beautiful deep colour. High percentages of Petite Verdot is still evident

Dec 11th, 2023
Eric W Brown

Black cherry, licorice. Young lots of stuffing to last a while

Black cherry, licorice. Young lots of stuffing to last a while

Mar 19th, 2022
Joss Salgado

Super well balanced, elegant, smooth and powerful at the same time.

Super well balanced, elegant, smooth and powerful at the same time.

Jan 23rd, 2022
Brian

2014 Red Icon. Simply amazing with right balance of Tannin and Fruit

2014 Red Icon. Simply amazing with right balance of Tannin and Fruit

Aug 7th, 2021
Steven Beishuizen

The intrigue here starts with the nose... On the nose, there's a ton going on with blackberry, mint, and eucalyptus... On the palate, this is fresh blackberry, raspberry, and a great red currant note. Very earthy and deep here... Big but powdering out tannin... Significant nutmeg throughout. A long, wispy finish.

The intrigue here starts with the nose... On the nose, there's a ton going on with blackberry, mint, and eucalyptus... On the palate, this is fresh blackberry, raspberry, and a great red currant note. Very earthy and deep here... Big but powdering out tannin... Significant nutmeg throughout. A long, wispy finish.

Aug 3rd, 2021