Destiny Ridge Vineyard has silty loam soil on the north side of the Columbia 
River Gorge, east of where the rugged gorge begins to round out. This 
location receives constant wind and is perched several hundred feet above 
the river. The combination of silty loam soil and windy conditions keeps the 
canopy of the vineyard short and leads to concentrated, thick-skinned 
Cabernet Sauvignon berries. We ferment in small lots and vary the 
treatments to tease out complexity from the fruit. One tank was 
pressed at dryness, and the other was allowed to rest on the skins for 
a 45-day extended maceration. This approach retains the dark berry 
and spicy fruit flavors while layering in considerable texture that 
allows this wine to age gracefully in the bottle for many years.