EVERGREEN VINEYARD: Ancient Lakes AVA
The Evergreen Vineyard is located within the Ancient Lakes AVA of the Columbia Valley and is one of Washington’s most northerly and coolest appellations. With an elevation of 1,400 feet above sea level, and a large diurnal swing, it is one of the few vineyards in Washington dominated by white varieties, specifically Riesling and Chardonnay. The soils are defined by the Missoula Floods; composed of fine sand, silt, sandy loam, and layers of caliche, which is rich in calcium carbonate. These combined conditions provide the perfect spot for nurturing white grape varieties, retaining their acidity, and making them as expressive as possible.
Evergreen Vineyard was planted by the Milbrandt family in 1997, before Ancient Lakes was even on the map as an AVA. The Milbrandt’s were pioneers in the Washington grape growing industry and believed the terroir would produce wines with bright acid and great complexity.
Disruption’s Riesling and a portion of the Chardonnay are sourced from the Evergreen Vineyard.
Evergreen Vineyard was planted by the Milbrandt family in 1997, before Ancient Lakes was even on the map as an AVA. The Milbrandt’s were pioneers in the Washington grape growing industry and believed the terroir would produce wines with bright acid and great complexity.
Disruption’s Riesling and a portion of the Chardonnay are sourced from the Evergreen Vineyard.
SUNDANCE VINEYARD: Wahluke AVA
In the heart of the Wahluke Slope, is one of the oldest vineyards, Sundance Vineyards. It has a warm, dry climate that allows for a slightly longer hang time for the grapes, leading to great concentration of flavor and texture. Planted in 1998, it sits 1,100 feet above sea level. The site is composed of topsoil over gravel, sand, and broken-down basalt with slightly more caliche than other vineyards in the Wahluke Slope AVA, which adds complexity to the wines.
A portion of Disruption’s Chardonnay comes from the Sundance Vineyards providing ripe, fruit-forward, tropical flavors.
A portion of Disruption’s Chardonnay comes from the Sundance Vineyards providing ripe, fruit-forward, tropical flavors.
WAHLUKE SLOPE VINEYARD: Wahluke AVA
Amidst the warmest and driest sites in the region is the Wahluke Slope Vineyard, located in the Wahluke Slope AVA, which is Native American for “watering place”. Irrigation here is essential, allowing the grower more control of the vine vigor and ripening.
The major distinguishing features are the uniformities in aspect, soil type and climate. The entire AVA sits on a large alluvial fan, with a gentle grade of less than 8%. The topsoil is deep, wind-blown sand, with a depth averaging more than five feet. These aspects allow for perfect drainage and greater uniformity.
The Wahluke Slope AVA is nestled between the Columbia River to the south, and the Saddle Mountains to the north, and situated 1,100 feet above sea level. The warmth of the river, the elevation, and the protection from the mountains, help minimize the risk of frost.
Strong summer winds blow across the broad south-facing slope and ensure smaller leaf size and grape clusters, resulting in premium wines with great concentration, phenolic ripeness, body and depth of flavor.
Planted between 1975 and 1978, the region is known for primarily red grape varieties, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah.
Disruption’s single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon and the Cabernet Sauvignon in the Red Blend are sourced from Wahluke Slope Vineyards.
The major distinguishing features are the uniformities in aspect, soil type and climate. The entire AVA sits on a large alluvial fan, with a gentle grade of less than 8%. The topsoil is deep, wind-blown sand, with a depth averaging more than five feet. These aspects allow for perfect drainage and greater uniformity.
The Wahluke Slope AVA is nestled between the Columbia River to the south, and the Saddle Mountains to the north, and situated 1,100 feet above sea level. The warmth of the river, the elevation, and the protection from the mountains, help minimize the risk of frost.
Strong summer winds blow across the broad south-facing slope and ensure smaller leaf size and grape clusters, resulting in premium wines with great concentration, phenolic ripeness, body and depth of flavor.
Planted between 1975 and 1978, the region is known for primarily red grape varieties, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah.
Disruption’s single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon and the Cabernet Sauvignon in the Red Blend are sourced from Wahluke Slope Vineyards.
ART DEN HOED: Yakima AVA
The Yakima Valley is the first recognized wine-growing region in the Pacific Northwest, centrally located within the Columbia Valley. Over one hundred miles, it is the most diverse region with more than 40 grape varieties, with a wide range of styles, depending on the vineyard condition.
Disruption’s Syrah and Merlot in the Red Blend, and 50% of Disruption’s Merlot, is from the Art Den Hoed Vineyard in the Yakima Valley. A cooler part of the valley, this vineyard was planted between 1975 and 1978 and is over 1,350 feet above sea level. The location is ideal because it’s situated on a north slope, with little shade, and the rocky cobblestones from an uplifted riverbed formed by the pre-Missoula flood plains, provide sufficient drainage, which allows for an extended growing season.
Disruption’s Syrah and Merlot in the Red Blend, and 50% of Disruption’s Merlot, is from the Art Den Hoed Vineyard in the Yakima Valley. A cooler part of the valley, this vineyard was planted between 1975 and 1978 and is over 1,350 feet above sea level. The location is ideal because it’s situated on a north slope, with little shade, and the rocky cobblestones from an uplifted riverbed formed by the pre-Missoula flood plains, provide sufficient drainage, which allows for an extended growing season.
KATHERINE LEON VINEYARD: Wahluke AVA
The Katherine Leon Vineyard located in the Wahluke Slope AVA sits lower at only 650 feet above sea level. Planted in 2001, the soil is composed of glacially deposited gravel and sand, with a deep bedrock of basalt. A gentle westward facing slope, keeps it cooler than others in this warm region. It is famous for structured, mineral-driven wines. Half of Disruption’s Merlot comes from Katherine Leon Vineyard.