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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 'Athene', Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Region: British Columbia Oliver
Vintage: 2021
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -148486
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WineScores' Review

Expressive, plush, appealing.
This 2019 vintage of the Athene is 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 55% Syrah that was aged in oak for 18 months.
It has a plush nose of chocolate and black cherry, briary berries and baking spices, vanilla, purple flowers and cedar. The palate is equally supple and has a liqueur-like intensity. Rich coffee, black fruits, spice and dark chocolate flavours linger. An appealing and powerful red.
Pair: Pepper crusted rib-eye steak, hearty mushroom ravioli with Parmesan and herbs or seasonal game meats.



 
Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Barbeque, Good First Impressions, Cellar Keepers


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Wine Scores reviewed - 2024-06-21 10:13:28.0

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -148486

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -355719

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -64428

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -297929

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93 Points

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89 Points

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Painted Rock 'Red Icon', Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley BC
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91 Points

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95 Points

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90 Points

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90 Points

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90 Points

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