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Burrowing Owl Meritagetext
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15¼/20

Burrowing Owl Meritage 2004

Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaHerbal, green olive, carrot top, resiny, spicy, cranberry, vanilla aromas. Dry, round, elegant palate with some light, dry tannins. Cedar, cranberry, smoky, resiny, vanilla, tobacco, cassis flavours. Hot, somewhat green smoky finish. Lacks ripe fruit overall and to much overt oak for the style. Disappointing.Tasted: 05 January 2007Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$39.90750mlwinery direct
Producer: Burrowing Owl VineyardsDistributors: Appellation Wine Marketing
Le Sommelier Inc.
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 020073UPC: 808755001828