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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Takes Home New International Medals And Awards

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The GOODS from Burrowing Owl Estate Winery

Oliver, BC | The Okanagan’s Burrowing Owl Estate Winery continues to galvanize its reputation as a world-class winemaker with outstanding results from several recent international wine competitions. Burrowing Owl’s 2012 Syrah won Gold at the Syrah du Monde 2015. The winery was also awarded numerous medals at the International Wine & Spirit Competition, the 2015 San Francisco International Wine Competition and the Decanter World Wine Awards.

Burrowing Owl enters international competitions with the goal of having its wines evaluated against the best bottles from winemaking regions all around the globe. This allows the winery to ensure that it continues to produce world-class wines. This year’s results speak for themselves.

Burrowing Owl’s 2012 Estate Syrah was the only Canadian Syrah to be awarded Gold at the Syrah du Monde 2015. The prestigious competition was held in France on May 20th-22nd.

Recent awards include:

2015 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Double Gold Medal – 96 points – 2012 Merlot
Gold Medal – 93 points – 2011 Meritage
Silver Medals – 2012 Athene, 2012 Cabernet Franc, 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013 Chardonnay
Bronze Medals – 2012 Pinot Noir, 2012 Syrah, 2013 Sauvignon Blanc

2015 International Wine & Spirits Competition
Gold Medal – 2012 Athene
Silver Outstanding – 2011 Meritage
Silver Medals – 2012 Cabernet Franc, 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012 Merlot, 2012 Syrah
Bronze Medals -2012 Pinot Noir, 2013 Sauvignon Blanc

2015 Decanter World Wine Awards
Silver – 2013 Chardonnay & 2012 Pinot Noir
Bronze – 2012 Athene, 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012 Merlot, 2013 Sauvignon Blanc
Commended – 2011 Meritage & 2012 Syrah

2015 Syrah du Monde
Gold – 2012 Syrah

For a full list of awards received by Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, click here.

DETAILS

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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery
500 Burrowing Owl Place
Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T1
Toll Free: 877.498.0620 | Local: 250.498.0620
Web: www.bovwine.ca | Facebook | Twitter

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The People Who Make It Happen

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Jim Wyse, Founder & Proprietor
Chris Wyse, President
Kerri Wyse-McNolty, Marketing Director
Tom DiBello, Winemaker
Lee Humphries, Director of Culinary Operations
Damian Mischkinis, Chef de Cuisine, The Sonora Room Restaurant
Dave Keeler, Operator, The Sonora Room Restaurant
Lynn Coulthard, Manager, The Sonora Room Restaurant

About Burrowing Owl Estate Winery

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Located near the north end of Osoyoos Lake in BC’s fabled Okanagan Valley, Burrowing Owl Estate Winery is devoted to crafting world-class wines in an environmentally-sustainable manner. Founder Jim Wyse has always had a strong commitment to striving for balance in all things, and this philosophy infuses everything that’s done at Burrowing Owl, from viticulture to winemaking. In the vineyard, the natural balance is maintained by recruiting bluebirds and bats to help control harmful insects; at the winemaking facilities, state-of-the-art technology is employed along with traditional winemaking methods. Remarkable for its strikingly beautiful setting as well as its environmental leadership, the winery has become a destination for wine lovers around the globe: every year Burrowing Owl welcomes over 100,000 visitors at its Wine Shop, Sonora Room Restaurant, and Guest House. Burrowing Owl’s success has also benefited our feathered friends, as the winery supports conservation work that is helping its namesake, the endangered burrowing owl, make a comeback in British Columbia.

The Sonora Room Restaurant

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Burrowing Owl’s Sonora Room restaurant showcases the best of the Okanagan in both food and wine. We serve creative Pacific Northwest cuisine featuring local ingredients and products, including fresh fruit and vegetables and artisanal breads and cheeses. Sonora Room staff are always happy to recommend the perfect pairing from our exclusive wine list, which includes Burrowing Owl library wines no longer available for public sale. Feast your eyes on spectacular views of the Burrowing Owl vineyards as you enjoy lunch or dinner in our warm, inviting dining room or on our patio. The Sonora Room is open daily throughout the season; reservations are recommended.

The Burrowing Owl Guest House

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Offering stunning views of the Burrowing Owl vineyards, our Guest House features ten spacious south-facing rooms, each with a fireplace and private deck. Amenities include an outdoor pool, an all-season hot tub, and our Fireside Lounge. We also offer Wine Country breakfasts and in-room spa treatments. Those wishing to combine business with pleasure will find our Board Room and AV presentation facilities ideal for corporate retreats.

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