Alder Ridge Vineyard Grenache
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, herbed pork tenderloin
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the dramatic, wind-swept slopes of the Alder Ridge Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA, this Grenache reflects a unique Washington terroir. Perched on steep bluffs overlooking the Columbia River, the vineyard is defined by intense river winds that naturally reduce yields and thicken grape skins, yielding concentrated flavors. Winemaker Ryan Crane employs low-intervention techniques, utilizing neutral oak aging to preserve the vibrant, pure expression of the fruit. The resulting wine is celebrated for its bright red berry profile, savory dried herbs, and a distinct mineral vein that speaks directly to the sandy loam soils of its origin.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2007 by winemaker Ryan Crane, Kerloo Cellars takes its name from the echoing call of the sandhill crane, symbolizing Crane's calling to craft authentic, terroir-driven Washington State wines. After studying viticulture and enology in Walla Walla and honing his cellar craft at Forgeron Cellars and Va Piano Vineyards, Crane built Kerloo around meticulous fruit sourcing from esteemed, sustainably farmed vineyard sites spanning the Walla Walla Valley, Yakima Valley, and Columbia Gorge. His cellaring philosophy prioritizes minimal intervention, foot-treading, native fermentations, neutral oak, and concrete maturation to highlight purity of site and varietal transparency. Kerloo built a devoted following for its cool-climate Rhone-style expressions and vibrant single-vineyard bottlings, including Celilo Vineyard Chardonnay, Boushey Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, and single-site Grenache, Syrah, and Grenache Rosé from benchmark crus like Upland and Painted Hills.
🍇 Grapes
Grenache