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16½/20
Burrowing Owl Athene 2022
Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis opens initially ripe, with cushioned plum, boysenberry, florals and a touch of pepper. After a short decant it smooths out, lengthens, the tannins fade, and it unfolds to show the winemaker's design. The varieties involved here are syrah and cabernet sauvignon, a combination seen most often out of Australia. Both play a part in the flavours. Syrah leads with a dollop of lilac, pepper, and dark plum, with cabernet sauvignon providing black fruit and contributing graphitic tannins with some minerality. The result makes for a linear, balanced, integrated, and supple sip that drinks fine now but should develop further.Tasted: 24 January 2026Tasted by: Brent GushowatyPrices:| BC | $41.00 | 750ml | winery direct/online, restaurants |
Le Sommelier Inc.
Blend: Syrah - Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 148486UPC: 688229008214
