Calliope's first-ever red wine is a blend of Syrah (78%) and Merlot (22%) and is named for the figure-eight rotation pattern of the Calliope hummingbird's wings.
The aromas are plush red fruit and dark cocoa, smoked peppery spices and tobacco leaf with savoury undertones. Fresh red cherry and plum appear on the palate layered with smoked meaty flavours and pepper, which lingers across the finish. Nice bright acidity makes this a wonderful food pairing wine.
Suggested pairings: prime rib and potatoes or hearty bean and tomato casseroles.

©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - January 19th, 2012

Calliope is a secondary label of the Wyse family, founders of Burrowing Owl Estate Winery. The Figure Eight is a proprietary blend of 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Gris and 5% Viognier.
Aromas are of bruised orchard fruit, wild honey, grass clippings and citrus. The palate is quite thick with spiced honey and cooked fruit flavours.
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Wine Diva reviewed - January 15th, 2013

Fresh and crisp, this new Calliope Riesling releases aromas of lime and citrus blossoms with tree fruits and a hint of sweet herbs. It is zesty and clean in the mouth layering citrus and honey flavours with fresh white fruit. It is a straightforward style with a tangy, mouth-watering finish.
Recommended pairings: lemongrass BBQ pork and spicy soba noodle salad.

©copyright 2011 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - October 3rd, 2011

Following the success of Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, the Wyse family launched a second label, Calliope. Their first rose under this label is a light ruby Syrah with a splash of Viognier added.
Aromas of crab apples, strawberry, orchard blossoms and sweet spices, a squirt of pink grapefruit and cedar chips. The palate follows suit with crab apple and red berries, vanilla and grapefruit peel. Nice acidity, a kiss of sweetness followed with a zesty finish.

©copyright 2011 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - July 21st, 2011

Following the success of Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, the Wyse family launched a second label, Calliope. This is the second vintage for this attractively priced and quite tasty rose.
It's a pretty, salmon-pink coloured blend of Syrah & Viognier, which leads with fragrant floral notes, citrus, peaches and red berries. It has a spicy sweet palate of peach and cranberry with a snappy, mouthwatering finish. You won't go wrong just sipping this wine, but it will also pair with spicier dishes, pork chops, salmon or turkey.

©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - August 29th, 2012