Our Estate Vineyard
Our Vineyard
“Our Goal is simple; to grow the best Siegerrebe we can every year.”
At Clearbrook Vineyards, our focus is on growing Siegerrebe, the signature variety of the Fraser Valley. Siegerrebe is a Vitis vinifera crossing of Gewurztraminer, a flavorful and aromatic variety, with Madeleine Angevine, known for its ability to ripen early in a condensed growing season. We are proud to grow this grape year after year as a reliable and consistent variety to produce a full flavored wine.
Our Philosophy
Our goal is to farm our vineyard as sustainably as possible every year, working with what mother nature gives us. While the short growing season and humid climate of the Fraser Valley presents its challenges, we are committed to farming as responsibly as possible. We are 100% dry farmed, relying only on the natural rainfall of the Fraser Valley, and we refrain from using herbicides to kill natural grasses and weeds that grow in our vineyard. We spray for mildew protection using largely organic products, with only an occasional conventional fungicide to keep our grapes healthy and clean every year.
“Our vineyard is only a small part of our farm’s natural surrounding. We are home to a diverse variety of plants and animals, including our horses, Bald Eagles that protect our grapes from other birds, coyotes, rabbits and of course “Leo” the German Shepard who keeps everything in check. ”
— Mike Anderson, Vineyard Manager
Vineyard Details
Siegerrbe: 1.81 Acres planted in 2007 on Self Rooted Vines. Cordon pruned on a Vertical Shoot Positioned trellis. Spacing 4ft x 7ft.
Pinot Noir: 0.10 Acres planted in 2020 on Self Rooted Vines. A mix of clones 115/667 . Cane pruned on Vertical Shoot Positioned trellis along the north fenceline. Spacing approx. 8 ft x 5ft.
Pinot Gris: 0.10 Acres planted in 2021 on 101-14 Root Stock. Cane pruned on Vertical Shoot Positioned Trellis along the east fenceline. Spacing 4ft x 7ft.