Burrowing Owl 2019 Merlot 750ml

Tasting Notes:

An intriguing combination of complex spices, silky texture and juicy red fruits. On the nose there is dusty cocoa and vanilla notes, plum, spiced cherry, mulberry and blueberry with complex paprika, cinnamon and smoke in the background.The palate is full bodied and balanced by crisp acidity and ripe tannins. Dried blueberry, violet, juicy blackberry and mixed wild berries combine with dark chocolate and some spice and dried sage notes on the long finish.The seamless balance should mean that further complexity and elegance comes with 5-8 years in the bottle. Try with Moroccan spiced lamb or a rich lamb ragir with pappardelle. — Rhys Pender, Master of Wine