Stillwater Creek is one of Washington's rising stars. It was planted six years ago in a stunning, newly developed area. The vineyard is distinguished by its "unique soil composition, a combination of sandy to silty loam mixed with large amounts of fractured basalt." It is planted on a South facing slope, one of the steepest sites in the Columbia Valley.

Milbrandt Brothers is a diversified operation with six separate vineyards. Vineyard sites make maximum use of terroir. Each vineyard has its own characteristics that contribute to making the wines distinctive. The French use the term "terroir," which refers to the factors at each growing site that contribute to making the wines unique. These factors include the soil type, irrigation management, canopy management, cropping levels, and overall climate.