Burrowing Owl
Burrowing Owl
AboutBurrowing Owl
Jim and Midge Wyse began Burrowing Owl in 1993 after acquiring vineyard land south of Oliver. A winery licence followed in 1997, and a purpose-built cellar was ready for the 1998 harvest. The Wyse family remains closely involved, with the next generation carrying the estate’s work forward.
Its antelope-brush setting is managed with alternative pest controls, bluebird boxes, bat nurseries and practical safeguards for nesting birds and other wildlife. The winery also directs tasting fees toward owl conservation and has supported the Burrowing Owl Conservation Society for decades. Inside the hillside facility, gravity moves fruit and wine gently through the process, while underground temperature-controlled cellars provide space for fermentation and barrel maturation.
Calliope 2024 Pinot Gris
Canadian White
A bright Canadian Pinot Gris with juicy pear, honeysuckle and honeydew melon on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, combining orchard fruit and nectarine with a crisp citrus edge and a light touch of honey. Lively through the zesty finish, it works well with salads, mild curries, roast chicken or simple seafood dishes.
Burrowing Owl 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
Canadian Red
An intense nose presents ripe cassis and blueberry with graphite, iron, dried oregano, dried black olive and floral violet. The palate is dry and full-bodied, with firm ripe tannins and high acidity. Blackberry, paprika, espresso, mint and dark chocolate are also present. Deep ruby colour and a structured profile accompany these fruit and savoury elements.
Burrowing Owl 2018 Merlot 1.5 L
Canadian Red
Black plum, ripe raspberry and brambly berries appear with violet, lavender, cocoa, marzipan, vanilla, cedar and baking spice. The palate is full bodied, with firm ripe tannins, refreshing acidity and a velvety texture. Plum pudding, black cherry, hazelnut, dark chocolate, paprika, dried sage and graphite are also present. The finish is long. Merlot fruit is harvested by hand from estate vineyards in Oliver and Osoyoos.
Burrowing Owl 2013 Malbec
Canadian Red
Deep purple-ruby colour accompanies Bing cherry, Damson plum, blackberry, vanilla, liquorice and cocoa. The wine is medium to full in body, with silky texture and ripe, round tannins. Sweet black cherry, baked plum, pepper and wet earth are also present. Grapes were hand-harvested from the Eva Vineyard, and maturation lasted twenty-one months in mixed oak barrels.
Burrowing Owl 2024 Pinot Gris
Canadian White
Burrowing Owl 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Okanagan Valley
Canadian Red
Cassis, damson plum, blueberry and dark cherry form a generous aromatic core, edged by cedar, sweet spice and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and structured, the palate carries blackberry and plum through fine, firm tannins. A restrained savoury note adds lift before the long, polished finish. Decant and serve with grilled beef or lamb.
Calliope 2022 Figure 8 White
Canadian White
Floral, passion fruit, grapefruit, matchstick, green apple and pear-skin aromas lead into a fresh, juicy palate with a sweet-and-sour shape. Grapefruit juice, passion fruit, citrus rind, nettle and honey appear through the documented flavour profile, followed by bitter zest on the finish. The blend combines Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and a touch of Viognier, with the exact vintage and barcode confirmed by Profitek and the review.