The new guesthouse, a beautiful and imposing structure on the Black Sage Bench.

Burrowing Owl was one of the earliest Okanagan ecommerce adopters and still uses this channel well. Their release emails are short, to the point, and target a customer that knows exactly what they want to buy.

Clearly they love the internet and love selling to customers that trust and know their brand and product.

Yesterday two new white wines went up for sale online. The remainder of their wine selections are available for sale in select wine stores as well as from their own wine shop.

Ecommerce Release:

We are pleased to announce the on-line release of two new wines:

2009 Pinot Gris ( $20.00 )

Generous aromas of pear, apple, and honeysuckle, tinged with hints of lychee and exotic spices. On the palate, the apple, pear and honeysuckle aromas continue on, providing beautiful intense, expressive flavours, with a gentle minerality that ensures the wine finishes clean and fresh.

2008 Chardonnay ( $27.00 )

This wine displays classic primary aromas of stone fruit, green apple, and melon. The complexity of the aroma profile is richly enhanced with generous notes of vanilla, nutmeg and other various spices originating from the barrel fermentation. On the palate, the fruit and oak flavours meld together seamlessly to create a complex expression of Okanagan Chardonnay. Texturally, the wine is beautifully balanced, displaying smooth, luscious mouthfeel and a long, clean finish.

For those of you who want to taste before you buy, be sure to make a stop into Burrowing Owl in Oliver. It is easily one of the most spectacular winery experiences in the entire valley. There are few things better than a long, late lunch on the patio at the Sonora Room.

They have recently updated their hours for the tasting bar and retail wine shop for the 2010 summer season. The wine shop is now open daily from 10 am – 5 pm for wine tasting and sales and the Sonora Room is open daily for both lunch and dinner.

Our Review: http://www.okanaganwineguide.com/burrowing-owl-estate-winery/

More Information: http://www.bovwine.ca/

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