Purple Owl

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery

Athene Okanagan Valley Cabernet-Syrah Blend 2017

2017 vintage, beautiful blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Some loss of fruit but structure still intact — a month ago

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2008

From magnum. Popped and poured into red Solo cups; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2008 pours a deep ruby purple color with a near opaque core; medium plus viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart, red and black fruits: mixed brambles, black cherry, black pepper, leather, dry earth and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium plus. Still pretty fresh and considering this is one of the more long-lived examples of Zinfandel I can think of, there is almost no end in sight. Drink now through 2043. — 5 months ago

Zach, Pooneet and 6 others liked this

Purple Owl

California Pinot Noir

Favorite light red! — 7 months ago

Finca Decero

The Owl & The Dust Devil Remolinos Vineyard Malbec Blend

Delicious. Was gifted this by my wifey and this wine didn’t disappoint. Decant it for a bit if you can- a little bite right out of the bottle but as it aerates it becomes smooth as butter — a month ago

Montes

Purple Angel Colchagua Valley Carménère Petit Verdot 2020

12.07.25
Dark berries
Cigar
Smooth. Wonderful.
Sponsored by Daryl.
— 5 months ago

Andrew, Ted and 3 others liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (72%), Merlot (19%), Cabernet Franc (6%) and Petite Verdot (3%). Dark garnet/ruby/purple/black color. Aromas of ripe black fruit, rose petals, cigar box and smoked meat. Flavors of blackberry, black currant and black plum fruit with additional hints of tobacco, black olives and cloves. Long lasting velvety finish. Full bodied with noticeable (but well integrated) tannins. Beautiful freshness. Rich and powerful but so well balanced. Consistently outstanding vintage after vintage. Could continue to age for decades! — 6 months ago

Dave, Bob and 8 others liked this

Neethlingshof Estate

Short Story Collection The Owl Post Stellenbosch Pinotage 2018

Dark ruby red color, some purple edges, with aromas of dark fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with vanilla, cedar and cinnamon spice. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, cedar and spice. — 2 months ago

Daniel, Dawn and 2 others liked this

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Always consistent Mega Purple — 5 months ago

Jan, Dave and 5 others liked this

Caymus-Suisun

Suisun Valley Grand Durif 2016

Inky in color with a short purple rim.

Strong nose and full bodied with medium minus acidity.

Showing blackberries, sweet plums, cooked cherries, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, licorice, light cedar, vanilla and spices.

This 9 year old Petite Sirah from California is still drinking nicely and good right out of the bottle.

Extracted and very fruity, with some RS on the palate. In your face kind of wine.

Showing nice complexity at this point. Rich with lots of chocolate notes.

A nice sipping wine and good for parties.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$75.
— 6 months ago

Dave, Lyle and 8 others liked this