Plush, succulent, generous.
An estate grown Merlot harvested from various parcels on the vineyard. The wine was put through a malolactic (second) fermentation and matured in oak barrels for 20 months.
A plush nose offers chocolate cherries, rich plumcake notes layered with spice. It is supple in weight, generous in fruit with loads of chocolate atop more succulent flavours. Great balance with textural tannins.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 23rd, 2015

Toasted, structured, fragrant.
This Merlot was harvested from estate vineyards in Oliver and Osoyoos, was put through a malolactic (second) fermentation and matured in mixed (although mostly French) oak barrels for about 14 months.
Although time in barrel has been lessened from earlier vintages, it still shows on the palate. On the nose you can expect plush spiced plums, chocolate covered cherries, vanilla and vague minty notes. It has a solid frame and fleshy fruit on the entry and then it rolls into imperious flavours of toasted oak, espresso, butter cocoa and roasted brown spices, which hide the fruit. Despite its bottle age it is still fresh and wound up, so I highly recommend decanting.
Pairing with grilled protein or hard cheeses will take the edge off.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 2nd, 2020

Dynamic, supple, expressive.
A perennial BC favourite, the Burrowing Owl Pinot Gris offers seductive notes of ripe guava, spring flowers, exotic citrus, honey and juicy stone fruits. It is equally intense and expressive in the mouth; honeyed and fruit-focused with impressive weight balanced by racy acidity.
Supple and dynamic.
Pair: Spicy crab cakes, mushroom based pastas or risotto, salmon .

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Wine Scores Reviewed - October 27th, 2015

Dynamic, juicy, expressive.
A perennial favourite, the Burrowing Owl Pinot Gris is always expressive.
Honeydew melon and creamy pearsm vanilla, orange blossoms and marmalade notes lead to a juicy but concentrated palate. Oodles of sweet fruit line the mouth, golden and spiced creamy and lifted it has some texture on the finish, which just adds to the overall mouthfeel. A dynamic white.
Pair: Spicy crab cakes, mushroom based pastas or risotto, salmon .

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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 13th, 2020

Tangy, powerful, silky.
From the warmer, South Okanagan Valley, one never expects the Burrowing Owl Pinot to be shy -- it is consistently a more masculine version. It has a distinct earthy character - smoky and dusty with tart red fruits, leather and dried sage. The palate is silky, the fruit here - darker and savoury. The finish is peppery and powerful.
Pair: Lamb, grilled portobello mushrooms, duck or beet risotto.
©copyright 2017 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - January 5th, 2017