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Burrowing Owl Cabernet Franc

Burrowing Owl

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Origin: Okanagan Valley, B.C., Canada VQA

Producer's Notes:

A complex, medium bodied Cabernet Franc nicely combining red plum, red currant and cherry with fragrant violet and dried rose petal notes with added layers of vanilla and red and black licorice. The palate is intensely flavored with ripe tannins, crisp acidity and complex notes of graphite, dried thyme, burlap, tobacco, baking spice, charred wood and a hint of leather to match the vibrant red fruit, all lingering through a long, savory finish. Pair this with short ribs braised with star anise or a lentil and mushroom braise.

What We Say:

This wine is aromatic and structured, but with the freshness that keeps the wine from feeling heavy; a pure-fruited red with Savoury spice that adds another dimension, particularly thyme, cumin, paprika, and graphite, while oak brings subtle vanilla, shortbread, and espresso. Violet and dried flowers give lift to the darker fruit and oak-derived aromas, while the herb and pepper notes provide the savory Cabernet Franc signature. The fresh, concentrated, and savory palate carries subtle notes of vanilla, shortbread, and espresso from barrel aging.

Grape Varietal: Cabernet Franc

Style: Red - Dry, medium to full-bodied, ripe, structured, bright and juicy acidity

Alcohol: 14%

Drink Window: Now (3 to 8 years after the vintage date)

Perfect For: Braised lamb with tomato and olives, bacon-wrapped poultry, ratatouille, eggplant parmigiana, aged cheddar, and blue cheese

 

A polished and savory Cabernet Franc with considerably more concentration than many Loire-style Cabernet Francs.