Stillwater Creek Vineyard, Royal Slope AVA |
Stillwater Creek Vineyard is a 235-acre site on the Royal Slope of the Frenchman Hills. Planted in 2000 on a steep, south-facing slope with one of the most diverse clone selections in Washington State, Stillwater Creek quickly has earned a reputation as one of the Washington’s top vineyards.
In March 2007, Stillwater Creek was the first Columbia Valley vineyard certified “Salmon Safe” by Seattle’s Stewardship Partners for environmental practices that help protect water quality and habitat for fish and wildlife, particularly native Northwest salmon. GRAPES WE USE:
Chardonnay, Merlot, Sangiovese & Viognier |
Located in the Wahluke Slope, Stone Tree Vineyard was planted in 2000 by Tedd Wildman, a trained entomologist and one of the most experienced and influential viticulturalists in Washington. At Stone Tree, named for a series of petrified tree fossils found in the surrounding Saddle Mountain hillside, Tedd focuses on Rhône and Bordeaux red varietals.
"Stone Tree Vineyard, in the heart of the Wahluke Slope, certainly belongs in any list of the best of the best in Washington — in fact, in the country. It has earned accolades from dozens of winemakers, and its vineyard-designated offerings from leading boutiques are often in high demand as limited-edition, tasting-room or wine-club-only offerings. That alone is a mark of exceptional quality." Excerpt from Paul Gregutt's "Washington’s StoneTree Vineyard is growing great grapes" article in The Seattle Times, April 2011. GRAPES WE USE:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvédre, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc & Syrah |
Stone Tree Vineyard, Wahluke Slope AVA |
Phinny Hill Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills AVA |
Our Helix Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah flourish on this stellar site in Alderdale, WA. Phinny Hill Vineyard was planted under grower Dick Beightol's care on the western side of the Horse Heaven Hills.
This 100-acre vineyard sits atop a sun-drenched hill of rare cobble-filled soils left over from the Missoula Floods during the last Ice Age. The rocky soils and eastern-facing slopes provide great irrigation and air drainage for their vines, especially the predominantly planted Bordeaux grape varietals. Overlooking Champoux Vineyard and the Columbia River at an elevation of 750 feet, Phinny Hill is one of the most picturesque spots in the Horse Heaven Hills. GRAPES WE USE:
Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah |
Location is an extremely important factor in growing high quality grapes, and Bacchus Vineyard is situated on one of the finest sites in the state. Part of the larger Sagemoor Vineyards, which includes Sagemoor, Bacchus, and Dionysus vines, Bacchus is located near Pasco on a southwest facing hillside with dramatic views of the Columbia River below.
Founded in 1968, Sagemoor Vineyards played a pioneering role in the region, and today, its early vineyards are among the oldest large-scale plantings of vinifera grapes in the State. In 1972, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, Merlot Chardonnay and Riesling were planted in what is now Bacchus Vineyard. Today, Bacchus' 182.5 acres is predominantly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. Other varietals grown on Bacchus Vineyard include Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. The sloping land with elevation ranging from 550-900 ft. and soft rolling knolls provides a warm site with excellent air drainage. Various soil types are found throughout Bacchus Vineyards, adding to the complexity of the wines. GRAPES WE USE:
Merlot |
Bacchus Vineyard, Columbia Valley AVA |
Weinbau Vineyard, Wahluke Slope AVA |
One of four vineyards associated with the larger Sagemoor Vineyards, Weinbau Vineyard resides just east of Mattawa, WA. With southern views of the Rattlesnake Mountains and the Saddle Mountains forming a backdrop to the north, Weinbau's south sloping land is a warm site with excellent air drainage.
Although Weinbau was original a white varietal vineyard (White Riesling, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer), it is now known for the full-bodied reds it is able to grow. Over the last 35+ years, Weinbau has expanded to grow over 10 different grape varietals, including one of the largest plantings of Cabernet Franc in Washington State. This year, we released our first single varietal Cabernet Franc made with Weinbau fruit since our inaugural 1997 vintage. GRAPES WE USE:
Cabernet Franc |