Burrowing Owl Estate Winery

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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Located in the town of Oliver in the South Okanagan region of British Columbia. Burrowing Owl Estate Winery in Oliver, B.C. is a producer of award winning, B.C.

We produce premium VQA wines, have an 11 room guest house, a wine shop and a fine-dining restaurant on site. wines. The winery and vineyard lie within one of Canada's most unique ecosystems which includes the northernmost tip of the Sonora Desert. The location (on a southwest-tilting, sandy plateau) near the north end of Osoyoos Lake, is one of the most highly rated grape-growing locations in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, and throughout Canada. Today, with its dramatic vantage point in the middle of the vineyard is Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, a wine making facility that combines state-of-the-art technologies with proven, classic winemaking traditions. Adjacent to the winery is The Guest House with 11 guest rooms and 25 meter outdoor swimming pool, Wine Shop offering wine tasting and sales, and the Sonora Room Restaurant - a fine dining restaurant featuring local cuisine and Burrowing Owl's library wines. The Wyse family feels the wine making opportunities and possibilities at this unique location are immeasurable. They continue to apply their pioneering, yet traditional approach to wine making as they research, study and explore the potential of the land -- choosing the very best it has to offer and fine tuning the results at every step. Burrowing Owl makes only premium quality wines, and has received acclaim for all 9 wine types now produced, including international "Best of Varieties" awards, "Best of B.C." and "Best of Canada" awards. You can find Burrowing Owl wines at many fine restaurants and wine shops throughout British Columbia and Alberta, and of course, at the winery itself.

As we move into the quieter months in the South Okanagan, hours at the W**e Shop will be changing beginning October 12.M...
10/12/2026

As we move into the quieter months in the South Okanagan, hours at the W**e Shop will be changing beginning October 12.

Monday & Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday – Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Stop by for a tasting and pick up a few favourite bottles. We look forward to welcoming you to the W**e Shop this season!

Thanksgiving at the Wyse family table.Oyster Dressing, Midge’s Cranberry Sauce, Whipped Yams with Goat Cheese & Truffle ...
10/09/2026

Thanksgiving at the Wyse family table.

Oyster Dressing, Midge’s Cranberry Sauce, Whipped Yams with Goat Cheese & Truffle Oil, and Braised Red Cabbage are just a few of the recipes that have found their way onto the Wyse family’s Thanksgiving table over the years.

These recipes, along with many more family favourites, can be found in the Burrowing Owl Estate W**ery Cookbook, with dishes to bring people together around the table and, of course, enjoy alongside Burrowing Owl w**es.

From the Wyse family and all of us at Burrowing Owl Estate W**ery, Happy Thanksgiving!

A November night away in w**e country.Slow things down with an overnight stay at Burrowing Owl Estate W**ery, dinner at ...
10/07/2026

A November night away in w**e country.

Slow things down with an overnight stay at Burrowing Owl Estate W**ery, dinner at the Sonora Room Restaurant, and a quiet morning overlooking the Black Sage Bench.

Our 2026 Harvest Getaway Package is available Thursdays and Sundays throughout November and includes a King Room, a seasonal three-course Harvest Dinner, and continental breakfast the following morning.

Starting at $329 per couple *

To check availability and reserve your stay, call our Guest House team at 250.498.0620 or email office@burrowingowlw**e.ca.

* Applicable taxes, gratuities, w**e and other beverages are additional. Rates are based on double occupancy.

This October, Burrowing Owl is proud to once again take part in Come Over October, a national celebration of w**e and th...
10/05/2026

This October, Burrowing Owl is proud to once again take part in Come Over October, a national celebration of w**e and the connections made around the table.

Make plans with someone you haven’t seen in a while. Gather family and friends for dinner. Meet over a glass of w**e. Visit a favourite restaurant or w**ery together, or open a bottle at home and settle in for good conversation.

Throughout October, we invite you to make time for the people in your life and enjoy the simple pleasure of being together.

Pull up a chair and Come Over October !

There’s always a friendly face waiting to welcome you at the W**e Shop. Our team is here to share their knowledge, intro...
10/01/2026

There’s always a friendly face waiting to welcome you at the W**e Shop. Our team is here to share their knowledge, introduce you to our w**es, answer your questions, and make your time at Burrowing Owl Estate W**ery a memorable part of your visit.

A visit to Burrowing Owl Estate W**ery is about more than what’s in your glass. It’s also about the people you meet and the experience you have along the way.

Join us daily from 10 AM–6 PM, with the last tasting at 5:30 PM.

Reservations are strongly recommended: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/56d1fbc9

09/28/2026

Harvest continues at Burrowing Owl.

The crush pad has been busy as fruit comes in from the vineyard and makes its way to the cellar.

There’s always plenty happening at this time of year, and we’re excited to share a little look at what’s been happening around the w**ery.

Better yet, stop by for a tasting and see some of the harvest action for yourself!

09/23/2026

Meet Sushma Gyawali, a member of the Finance team at Burrowing Owl Estate W**ery.

From processing transactions to supporting the day-to-day accounting needs of the w**ery, Sushma plays an important role behind the scenes.

In this edition of The Faces Behind the Owl, Kerri sits down with Sushma to chat about her role on the Finance team, what she enjoys outside of work, her favourite food and w**e pairing, and a few fun questions that let you get to know her a little better.

We’ve enjoyed sharing a closer look at some of the people behind Burrowing Owl through this series, and we hope you’ve enjoyed meeting them along the way. Keep an eye out in the future for more Faces Behind the Owl!

Our first Thanksgiving shipping deadline is just a few days away.For those planning to open a bottle of Burrowing Owl ar...
09/21/2026

Our first Thanksgiving shipping deadline is just a few days away.

For those planning to open a bottle of Burrowing Owl around the Thanksgiving table, be sure to place your order by the shipping deadline for your region:

Maritimes, Québec and Ontario | September 25
Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba | September 30
British Columbia | October 2

Order early, gather your favourite people, and we’ll help make sure the w**e is ready for the table.

Shop online through the the following link: https://www.burrowingowlw**e.ca/shop/?international_override=no

09/16/2026

Meet Lee Humphries, Culinary Director at the Sonora Room Restaurant.

From developing seasonal menus to leading the team at the Sonora Room, Lee plays an important role in creating the dining experience you know and love, bringing together thoughtful dishes and Burrowing Owl w**es throughout the seasons.

In this edition of The Faces Behind the Owl, Kerri sits down with Lee to chat about his role in the kitchen, what he enjoys outside of work, his favourite Burrowing Owl w**e to cook with, and a few fun questions that let us get to know him a little better.

Stay tuned as Kerri continues chatting with members of our team, introducing you to the incredible people who make Burrowing Owl what it is, one conversation at a time.

09/14/2026

Happy Harvest!

Pinot Gris is coming off the vines and harvest is officially underway.

One of our favourite times of year, when a season in the vineyard makes its way into the w**ery.

Here’s to Harvest 2026!

Address

500 Burrowing Owl Place
Oliver, BC
V0H1T0

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+18774980620

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