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100 Burrowing Owl Place
Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0
Canada
(250) 498-0620
http://www.bovwine.ca/
info@bovwine.com
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Winery Ratings
Staff: 7.33
Wines: 8.10
Ambience: 8.38
Architecture: 8.48
Overall: 8.07
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Established in 1997 and built the following year, Burrowing Owl Estate Winery straddles the north tip of the Sonora Desert and shares its vineyards with a variety of this unique ecosystem's inhabitants. Home to bluebirds, bats, meadowlarks, bears, bighorn sheep and of course, burrowing owls, the winery uses alternative pest control systems to safely deter indigenous species from grazing in the vineyards. Nestled on a sandy plateau near the north end of Lake Osoyoos, Burrowing Owl is situated in one of the most highly rated locations for growing grapes in Canada.
Jim Wyse began replanting the vineyards in 1993 with no plans for a winery. However, the recognition given to wines made with his grapes spurred Wyse to build his own winery. A license was obtained in 1997, and construction began early the following year, concluding in time for harvest. Today, the grounds include not only a gravity flow system and a temperature-controlled cave/cellar, but also a beautiful wine shop, a tasting bar, a luxurious 10-room guesthouse and a renowned fine-dining restaurant. The amazing views and comfortable ambiance make Burrowing Owl one of Oliver's most popular wineries with visitors.
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Reviews
Ron Douglas
Vancouver, BC
Mon, 15 Jun 2009
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A little disappointed in the Owl this year. After making telephone inquiries to determine if my favorite 2006 Cab Sav would be available for purchase, I was advised that I could pick it up at the winery, but only three bottles at a time. I made the several hour trek into to the Oliver area, only be told that they had sold out "yesterday", despite being told earlier that morning that it would be available. I'm a little disappointed in the Owl's shifty marketing practices, that of limiting sales of their product to the public, while flooding the food and service industry to drive up perceived valued, and therefore the price to the consumer. Tisk tisk Burrowing Owl! Lets bring the "customer" back to customer service, the valley has too many other hidden gems wineries to play marketing games.
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Tom Piper
Omak, WA
Thu, 01 Feb 2007
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I agree with both Jillian and Madelaine. Burrowing Owl is my favorite winery that I have visited in BC. I hate to say it, being an American and all, but the Burrowing Owl wines are better than anything I've had from Washington State and tops just about anything I've had from Napa. Fortunately, I'm only a couple of hours from the winery, so I am able to get my "fix" often. Keep up the good work, and see you again soon.
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Madelaine Robinson
Maple Ridge, BC
Tue, 16 Jan 2007
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I am originally from New Jersey and when I came up to BC three years ago, I made it a point to visit the Okanagan and many of the wineries. Burrowing Owl is by far my favourite. The wines are superb, the food was excellent and the staff was very helpful and informative. One of my favourite wines is the 2004 Syrah. When I was there last, we bought the maximum number of bottles we could buy. I am so looking forward to travelling out there this spring and making a visit to Burrowing Owl.
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Jillian
Vancouver, BC
Mon, 11 Sep 2006
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My husband and I travelled to the Okanagan this past July almost exclusively to visit Burrowing Owl, per recommendations from friends of ours. During our first visit we sampled all they had to offer. I personally loved the Chardonnay. We also had lunch on the deck, while basking in the sun. The food, wine and service were so good, we came back again later in the week. Our only disappointment was the limit on how much wine we could buy. Six bottles just isn't enough! Kudos Burrowing Owl!
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