Wine of the Week - 2006 Burrowing Owl Pinot Noir

This Pinot Noir is a true heartbreaker. Not because the grapes were hard to grow but because you can't buy it anywhere. Maybe in this sense Burrowing Owl is the heartbreak winery. I picked up a few bottles of the PN at the winery this summer and drank them all within a couple weeks. I know, no discipline. My favourite uncle was kind enough to share a bottle of his last night and it made me want more. But won't be back in the nogen any time soon. Actually I lied. the wine shop at 25th and Oak had a small allocation recently but sold-out in a day. There may be a few other shops in town, but otherwise you'll have to got to the winery or pay a 200% mark-up in a restaurant. Anyway, it's awesome. Here's the official tasting note:

Displays lifted aromas of ripe cherries, and a complex mixture of vanilla, toast, spice, and leathery notes. On the palate the wine has a vibrant expression of ripe cherries and strawberries followed by forest berry flavors. It has beautiful balance and a lovely, smooth mouth-feel with soft approachable tannins. This wine personifies elegance and finesse.

Drink alone or pair with any food that is worthy of its greatness.

BB.