As Spring starts and days warm up, vines are being pruned, vintages released, and a new property inaugurated. Check out what the Etsell family has prepared for Singletree Winery over the next few months.
The Etsell Family. Photo by BC Wine Institute.
New Season, New Releases - Just in Time for #BCWineMonth
April is BC wine month and the 2018 Vintage Release is here! The winery team is so excited as they have added some new wines to the portfolio.
Singletree is hosting a party on April 13 at their Mt. Lehman property in Abbotsford from 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm. They will have these wines open for you to taste (the wines in bold are new):
2018 Siggy
2018 Viognier
2018 Rosé
2018 Family Reserve Rosé
2018 Sauvignon Blanc
2018 Pinot Gris
2018 Grüner Veltliner
Some of these wines will sell out very quickly, as past years have seen huge demand for the Rosé and Siggy and the family expects 2019 to be the same.
One Brand, Two Locations
Singletree Naramata Bench opened in 2018 as the sister winery to the original Abbotsford location. Singletree has been using grapes grown in Naramata for its red wines, so it was a natural progression to open the second location. In January 2019, the Etsell family purchased a second piece of land in Naramata, a vineyard only, to further cement their red wine grape supply. The Naramata Bench is a special location possessing glacial soils and a warm climate, resulting in luscious red wines.
Visitors are invited to the bright and welcoming tasting room so they may enjoy a snack and a glass on the patio overlooking the breathtaking view of the Okanagan Lake.
The Singletree Naramata Bench tasting room is open in April and May from Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm. After the long weekend in May until Thanksgiving the winery is open 7 days a week, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm. All other times will be by appointment.
Events You Won’t Want to Miss in Abbotsford
As mentioned, the season kicks off on April 13 with the new release celebration from 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm. To celebrate Mother’s Day, a special offering of the new traditional method sparkling Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend called Merryfield will be available, with additional fun activities.
It is an exciting time for the Etsell family and the Singletree team as they grow and develop their production line and facilities. They continue to produce top quality BC wine.
Enjoy a DIY charcuterie board at a picnic table or amidst the vines at the Abbotsford Singletree Winery, or on the patio at Singletree Naramata. Photo by BC Wine Institute.
New to Singletree Winery?
Singletree Winery Fraser Valley is in the Mt. Lehman area of Abbotsford since 2015, and Singletree Naramata Bench opened in 2018. The Etsell family has deep roots in the agricultural community.
With careful attention to their land, they are committed to showcasing the best of British Columbia: the Fraser Valley, which provides a lineup of aromatic and juicy wines that highlight this unique terroir; and Naramata Bench in the Okanagan, known for producing amazing reds.
Their portfolio includes Siegerrebe, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner, Late Harvest Kerner, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Wild Ferment Siegerrebe, Harness, a Bordeaux red blend, and a Frizzante Sparkling wine called Victory. The wines are made by second generation family member Andrew Etsell.
The Fraser Valley winery is open for visitors Wednesday through Sunday, from 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm from September to May. From June to September, they are open 7 days a week with the same hours.
Naramata is open in April and May from Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm. After the long weekend in May until Thanksgiving the winery is open 7 days a week, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm. All other times will be by appointment.
Visit singletreewinery.com to join the wine club and for more information on picnics, events, weddings, and much more. Or, follow @singletreewine on Instagram and Facebook.
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5782 Mt. Lehman Rd. Abbotsford, BC. V4X 1V4.