My wife and I never made it to the Burrowing Owl Estate the last time we were in BC, but we’re not going to miss it next out – for sure!
Friend shared a lovely Cabernet Sauvignon with us recently and when I saw the merlot in a recent LCBO Vintages release – it was top of mind and I knew I was going to get one (should get a couple more).
Burrowing Owl has built quite a reputation and this wine definitely enhances their portfolio.
On the nose you’ll find it to have red berries, concentrated flavours of plum, black currant, dark cocoa and fresh ground coffee. These flavours carry though to your mouth with a hint of spice and a touch of heat on the finish. This wine is full bodied and super smooth, it has great texture a long finish that I really love.
It’s totally drinkable now with ripe, integrated tannins, but there is an underlying intensity and structure that leads me to believe that it could last 5 -7 more years in the bottle.
Grape Stains by Jimmy 