4/19/2024 - peous Likes this wine:

Not much depth to this Rose, but the nose is pleasant and floral. Enjoyable on a warm day!

5/19/2023 - peous Likes this wine:

A balanced blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. On the nose, it offers familiar dark fruit aromas and some earthy notes. The palate features a moderately full body with dark fruit flavors and a touch of spice. While it has a fairly balanced structure, the finish is somewhat short-lived. Overall, the 2019 Athene is a good wine for those looking to explore Burrowing Owl's offerings, but it may not leave a lasting impression on more discerning palates.

4/9/2023 - peous Likes this wine:

Château Cheval Blanc, one of the Premier Grand Cru Classé A wineries in Bordeaux collaborated with Terrazas de los Andes after noticing that the vineyards there were similar to those in St. Emilion where Château Cheval Blanc is located.

This Bordeaux-style blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot displays notes of dark fruit, chocolate and mineral, with firm tannins and a long finish. It's a complex and elegant wine that can be aged for a few more years, but can also be enjoyed now with a good cut of red meat. Overall, it's a great representation of the style the estate aims to portray, both in terms of boldness and finesse.

10/31/2022 - peous wrote:

We were a bit unlucky with this one. The cork had sunken into the bottle and it had obviously oxidized too much . Even so, we drank and enjoyed dark leather and smoke flavors. Am looking forward to comparing to another ‘76 I have in hopefully better condition !

10/4/2022 - peous Likes this wine:

Great aged Burg. Cherry and Blackberry flavors with a smooth finish. I think this vintage has a few years ahead still!

9/23/2022 - peous wrote:

This second wine of the Danish winemaker Peter Sisseck reminds me that process and passion are as critical as terroir. His use of only 65+ years Old vines that have never tasted pesticides adds food for thought, though perhaps not something I can taste from the wine. This is a late age at 18 years old but is still delivering spice and pepper notes. Being the second wine, I wouldn’t keep it much longer. Go ahead, open that bottle and enjoy it!

9/23/2022 - peous wrote:

This 5th growth is still delivering balanced smooth flavors. The nose was at best muted and subtle, dark fruits and pencil shavings. Drink now, but enjoy!

9/21/2022 - peous wrote:

100% Sangiovese (as are all Brunello’s) from just northeast of Montalcino. Tobacco infused with smoke flavors. A solid choice for a classic Brunello.

9/21/2022 - peous Likes this wine:

A 13 grape blend! But still 80% Grenache and 6% Syrah. This is classic CDP with spicy notes. Nose of dried fruits, and a long strong finish.