Wild Goose Winery
QUICK FACTS
Opened: 1990
Proprietors: Wyse Family Wines
Winemaker: Nik Kruger
Viticulturist: Nik Kruger
Vineyard size: 11 hectares
Key grape varieties: Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Production: 22,000 cases in 2020
Wines: Riesling, Riesling Stoney Slope, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Autumn Gold, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Black Brant, Red Horizon Meritage
Food Facilities: The Bistro
HISTORY
It all began in early 1983 when founder Adolf Kruger purchased a promising piece of land east of Okanagan Falls. Upon his return to his newly-purchased property he discovered a large flock of Canada geese feeding amongst the local flora on the rocky terrain. As he approached, the flock of
geese took flight. This vision inspired Adolf to call the property Wild Goose Vineyards.
Adolf first planted Riesling and Gewürztraminer with the intention of selling the grapes grown. Over the next few years, outstanding wines were produced by purchasers of these aromatic grapes. In
the late eighties Adolf and two other parties formed a plan that would allow smaller wineries to make wine using grapes grown on site that could be sold through the “farm gate”. After much lobbying and persistence, the farm gate winery was born in British Columbia.
Wild Goose Winery became the seventeenth winery in BC and was established in June 1990. The winery started producing Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Maréchal Foch. Over time Wild Goose
would establish itself as a premium small producer of VQA wines.
In July of 2021, the Wyse family of Burrowing Owl Vineyards proudly announced their acquisition of the tremendously popular Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery. Burrowing Owl Estate Winery’s knowledge and experience in producing ultra-premium wines provide a solid platform for Wild Goose products to continue delivering excellence for years to come.
Contact Information
2145 Sun Valley Way
Okanagan Falls, B.C. V0H 1R2
T: 250-497-8919
info@wildgoosewinery.com
Tasting Room Hours
Summer Hours
7 days a week 11am – 5pm
Food Service
The Bistro
Wild Goose Winery is excited to announce the re-opening of The Bistro for the 2023 season. The Bistro offers outdoor “al fresco” dining overlooking our beautiful Okanagan Falls vineyards. The new menu offers fresh, Okanagan, West Coast cuisine perfectly paired with Wild Goose’s award winning wines. Enjoy wine flights, pairings and shared plates. Open for Lunch and Tapas, we hope to see you soon!
Hours
May – Oct
Mon – Thurs 11 – 5pm
http://www.wildgoosewinery.com