Sourced from four different blocks in the home vineyard, in year one of organic transition. Aromas of inviting darker berry and earthy hints, opening in the glass to pure fruit flavours of cherry and distinctly savoury notes on the light- to medium-bodied palate with clove spice and mineral undertones.
Inaugural release of a new label of Rhone-inspired wines by Naramata winemaker Dwight Sick, in collaboration with Roche Wines. Of note is the impressive packaging highlighted by an amulet styled medallion. This is a blend of mainly Viognier (90%) from two differing sites with 10% Marsanne yields. It offers inviting aromas of honey and stone fruit, followed by a well-balanced peach and citrus-toned palate defined by juicy acidity with some peppery notes towards the close. Six months on lees in mainly used French oak, unfined and unfiltered. Gentle decanting recommended.
From six different lots, five were stainless steel fermented with one lot barrel fermented in new French oak for a little extra weight and added texture. Aromas of citrus and sage before a palate of gooseberry, guava and citrus, excellent fruit acid balance, with grapefruit and herbal notes through the finish.
Sourced from the home estate, all stainless steel fermented. Orchard and tropical fruits on the nose before a well-textured and generous but structured palate of citrus and hints of pineapple through a juicy finish. Good value.
Pale gold. Robust nose of ripe banana, pear and apple. Medium bodied, tasting of peach nectar and dried apricots with a bit of honey nicely offsetting crisp acidity. Drink now.
One of three releases from the winery’s new single vineyard series, this fruit comes from the more extreme contrasting and varied parts of the estate, with both steep slopes and flatter portions, over loamy sand and mainly south-west facing. Opens in the glass with aromas of fresh red berries and vibrant strawberry notes before a light- to medium-bodied palate with fennel notes underpinned by a savoury edge over earthy and mineral hints, all wrapped in balanced acidity through the lingering finish.
Fresh, floral, full flavoured and layered with loads of blueberry and blackberry fruit character, spice, peppery and meaty. The wine is vibrant, balanced and lengthy with bright acidity and a long, complex finish that keeps drawing you back for another taste. The 2017 reds from Burrowing Owl are all showing a bright freshness and vibrant fruit purity. Well done.