The Wyse family of Burrowing Owl Vineyards Ltd. has acquired Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery located in Okanagan Falls, just south of Penticton.

Chris Wyse, president of Burrowing Owl Vineyards Ltd. and son of Burrowing Owl鈥檚 founder and proprietor Jim Wyse, said the company has been looking at various opportunities to grow the business over the past few years.

鈥淲e feel that Wild Goose is a perfect fit for us. We appreciate the family heritage and history of Wild Goose, as well as the excellent quality of the vineyards and products, and the strength of reputation and brand that the Kruger family has built since 1984,鈥� he said.

The Kruger family will continue to be involved with the business, with oversight from Wild Goose founder Adolf Kruger鈥檚 youngest son Roland Kruger, and Roland鈥檚 nephews Nikolas Kruger Winemaker and Alex Kruger, vineyard supervisor.

The Wyse family will also consult with longtime Wild Goose winemaker Hagen Kruger, as they continue to craft Pacific Northwest-style whites and cool-climate reds.

The Best White Wine of the Year went to Wild Goose Vineyard鈥檚 2020 Gew眉rztraminer in the All Canadian Wine Championships held last week.

鈥淥ur team of long-time staff are really looking forward to becoming part of the larger Burrowing Owl team,鈥� Roland Kruger stated.

鈥淭hey can鈥檛 wait to get started working collaboratively in the vineyard, in the cellars, and in hospitality. It鈥檚 been great to see the team鈥檚 reaction to, and excitement for, this transaction.鈥�

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