Burrowing Owl Estate Winery

Balance is a time-honoured goal in making premium wines, and working toward balance is a way of life at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery. Founder Jim Wyse is committed to balance well beyond that of the fine, world-class wines being produced. A kind of Hippocratic oath (“to do no harm”) underlies Burrowing Owl’s creative viticultural and enological practices.

In 1993, when Jim Wyse began replanting the vineyards carefully selected for their ability to produce world class, premium quality grapes, the winery was not part of his long term vision. Having recognized the potential of this location, Jim was gratified to see wines made with his grapes gaining immediate recognition.

Finally, the decision to build Burrowing Owl Estate Winery was confirmed, and a winery license was obtained in 1997. Construction began in early 1998 and was completed just before that year’s harvest. The site has since been enhanced with a beautiful fine-dining Restaurant and luxurious Guest House.

$5 tasting fee gets donated to the Burrowing Owl Conservation Society & during the Holidays it goes towards the Oliver Food Bank

Sonora Room Restaurant:

February 26 – April 2
Open 4 days a week: Thursday for Long Table dinners only; Friday – Sunday for lunch & dinner
Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
April 2 – April 29
Open 5 days a week: Thursday – Monday for lunch and dinner
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
April 30 – October 11
Open 7 days a week for Lunch & Dinner
October 12 – December 6
Open 4 days a week: Thursday – Sunday for lunch and dinner
Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
 
 
Wine Shop:

* Last tasting 1/2 hr before closing

February 14 – March 1
Open 7 days a week
Sunday – Tuesday 10am – 4pm 
Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm 
March 1 – March 31
Open 7 days a week
Monday & Tuesday 10am – 4pm 
Wednesday thru Sunday: 10am – 5pm 
April 1 – 30
Open 7 days a week 10am – 5pm 
May 1 – Oct 12
Open 7 days a week 10am – 6pm 
October 13 – November 29
Open 7 days a week
Monday & Tuesday 10am – 4pm 
Wednesday thru Sunday 10am – 5pm
November 30 – December 5
Sunday thru Tuesday 10am – 4pm 
Wednesday thru Saturday 10am – 5pm
December 5 – December 20
Open Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm 
Closed Saturday & Sunday
December 21, 2026 – February 13, 2027
Open Monday – Friday 11am – 4pm 
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Christmas/New Year’s Holidays 
Closed December 24, 25, 26, 31 & January 1