Bacchus Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the historic Bacchus Vineyard, one of Washington State's most venerable planting sites established in 1972 along the Columbia River, this Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the remarkable depth of old-vine viticulture. Winemaker Ryan Crane of Kerloo Cellars employs a low-intervention approach to let this legendary terroir speak clearly. The vineyard's ancient vines, rooted in wind-blown loess and sandy loam soils, endure hot desert days and cool desert nights, yielding small, concentrated berries. The resulting wine is a masterful expression of Columbia Valley Cabernet, balancing intense dark fruit character with structured tannins, vibrant acidity, and a distinct mineral undertone that pays homage to the rugged Pacific Northwest landscape.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2007 by winemaker Ryan Crane in the renowned Walla Walla Valley of Washington State, Kerloo Cellars crafts artisanal, site-expressive wines that celebrate the Pacific Northwest's premier terroirs. Operating with a philosophy centered on minimal intervention, low oak influence, and native fermentations, Crane seeks to showcase the pure, vibrant fruit character of respected vineyard sites across Columbia Valley and Yakima Valley. The winery is particularly acclaimed for its dynamic Rhône-style offerings, notably single-vineyard Syrah and crisp Grenache Rosé, alongside energetic expressions of Tempranillo, Grenache Blanc, and Sauvignon Blanc.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon