Burrowing Owl Estate Winery's flagship blend opens on aromas of cassis, red currant, burlap, roasted red pepper, chocolate, paprika and some pretty violet floral notes in the background along with a hit of toasty oak.

The palate is firmly structured with a full body and firm tannins and genuine intensity. There is toast and creamy oak, a mixture of red and black cherry, blueberry, black plum and some complexity added with baking spice and a little marzipan. It has the structure and flavours to age well, but you can also enjoy now paired with slow roasted lamb shoulder or beef Wellington.

Q: How do you pronounce Meritage?
A: Meritage rhymes with Heritage!

Did you know that Meritage is a made-up word created in the USA in 1988, and comes from the combination of the two words Merit & Heritage? Meritage is the North American name for a Bordeaux style blend made from a combination of at least 2 of the following varietals: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere.  

Click here to watch an interesting video from the Meritage Alliance. 

Now is the time to place your holiday orders so that wine or gift cards arrive at their destination in time for holiday festivities! Available wines can be shipped in any combination & quantity, and gift cards may be purchased in any denomination.

Let us know if you are shipping a gift as we are happy to include a holiday card with your personal message. It's that simple! 

To order wine as gifts, click on the PURCHASE button above, and to purchase a gift card call us at 1-877-498-0620 x 1.

The Sonora Room Restaurant is open Thursdays through Sundays for dinner, and Fridays - Sundays for lunch until Saturday December 10th. Plus, there is still time to enjoy a group Christmas dinner with c0-workers or friends.

Call us at 1-877-498-0620 ext 2 to reserve or click here.

The Guest House

We are now taking bookings for late Fall 2016 or anytime in 2017!

The Guest House will be open until Saturday December 10th and there are still a few rooms available for our Late Harvest Getaway Package. Click here for more information.