Among the Giants

It’s all about the destination and X marks the spot. Where the perfect elevation and soils intersect to create a memorable experience. We are shoulder to shoulder with the best in Washington. You found us at the X, we are among the giants.

When the Monson family decided to plant grapes on a sun-drenched hill adjacent to Red Mountain, they did so under the guidance of Dr. Walter Clore, considered by many the “father” of the Washington wine industry. Dr. Clore was impressed by the site’s gentle, south-facing slope and the growing area’s warm temperatures. He encouraged the family to plant vineyard rows north-to south to maximize sun exposure, and he also advised the family to plant the site in small blocks to facilitate estate-grown wines managed for low yields through careful pruning and thinning practices. As a result of the vineyard’s attention to detail, grapes ripen evenly and the wines are consistently ripe, rich, and fruit-forward.