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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Cabernet Franc 2011 Wine Review

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Cabernet Franc 2011

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Cabernet Franc 2011

Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $44.95

Drink: 2014-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Burrowing Owl Estate Winery

Agent: Wyse Wine Agency

Natalie's Score: 93/100

A rich, robust, complex red wine that glows with all the glory of what Canadian Cabernet Franc is capable of. Aromas of blackberry and cassis, not an herbal note in site. Layered complexity for hedonists. Try it with prime rib.

This Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Cabernet Franc 2011 was reviewed on July 5, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 178756
  • $28.62 
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Reviews and Ratings

The 2011 growing season turned out to be, on average, one of the cooler seasons in recent history. However, with careful vineyard management to ensure low yield from our vineyards, the grapes reached high sugar levels, perfect acidity and low pH. The long hang time (late harvest date) resulted in optimal phenolic ripening of the grapes, which contributes vital characteristics to the colour, texture and flavour of wine. At Burrowing Owl, we are really excited about this vintage and are expecting some unbelievable wines with amazing complexity and depth.

Source: Winery (Burrowing Owl Estate Winery)

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