The Columbia Valley is a diverse growing region that delivers a wide range of fruit expressions and yields delicious, multi-layered wines through blending. For this enjoyable wine, winemaker Mike Januik uses a variety of vineyard sources, including Novelty Hill’s family-owned estate vineyard Stillwater Creek on the Royal Slope of the Frenchman Hills. Veteran viticulturist Ed Kelly manages the estate and credits moderate growing conditions for the grapes’ extended hang time and fully developed flavors. Select lots from other Columbia Valley vineyards add layered complexity and flavor.