Art Den Hoed Vineyard Mourvedre
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted lamb, grilled wild game, earthy mushroom stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted from the high-elevation Art Den Hoed Vineyard located on the south slopes of the Rattlesnake Mountains in Washington's Yakima Valley, this Mourvdre showcases the grape's affinity for dramatic diurnal temperature shifts. Winemaker Ryan Crane utilizes low-intervention techniques, including partial whole-cluster fermentation and aging in neutral French oak, to preserve the raw, wild character of the fruit. The terroir's unique elevation allows the late-ripening Mourvdre to develop complex savory notes of cured meat, white pepper, and dried herbs, balanced by vibrant acidity and structured tannins that pay homage to the classic expressions of the southern Rhne and Bandol.
🍾 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
Mourvdre