Burrowing Owl Meritage 2009, VQA Okanagan Valley

Meritage Meritage
British Columbia, Canada

$59.95

  • Shopping_bag  
  • Drink Now Or Cellar
  • 8989
89 pts
3

Critic Reviews (2)

David Lawrason
Read-reviews
David Lawrason

This has a killer nose! It blasts from the glass with a rich compote of currants, stewed plums, cedar, chocolate and...

Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
  • Thumbs-up (0)
  • Thumbs-down (0)
Anthony Gismondi
Read-reviews
Anthony Gismondi

A true Meritage (Bordeaux blend). Look for blackberry jam, prune, coffee, tobacco aromas with cedar, vanilla, roasted...

Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
  • Thumbs-up (0)
  • Thumbs-down (0)

Community Reviews (1)

Carl Roth
Carl Roth

Blend
Merlot 38%
Cabernet Sauvignon 33%
Cabernet Franc 23%
Malbec 4%
Petit Verdot 2%
14.5%
An intense explosion of red and black fruit on the nose leads into layers of complexity in this engaging wine. The ripe blackberry, blueberry compote, raspberry, plum and black cherry aromas are joined by sweet spices, chocolate and the alluring earthy scent of an autumn morning. The palate is well crafted, with intense brambly fruit, refreshing acidity, ripe tannins and well integrated coffee and cocoa oak notes. The finish is long with the savoury roasted sage element of the south

9090
  • Thumbs-up (0)
  • Thumbs-down (0)

Visit my website photography.carlroth.net