Blue Mountain Vineyard Grenache Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years of vintage release to appreciate its vibrant freshness and mineral tension.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
grilled seafood, roasted chicken with herbs, goat cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Kerloo Cellars' Blue Mountain Vineyard Grenache Blanc is a brilliant showcase of Washington State's potential for white Rh%f4ne varieties. Sourced from the cooler, high-elevation Blue Mountain Vineyard nestled in the foothills of the majestic Blue Mountains in the southern Walla Walla Valley, this wine benefits from dramatic diurnal temperature shifts and unique cobblestone and silt loam soils. Winemaker Ryan Crane utilizes low-intervention techniques, often fermenting and aging the wine in a combination of concrete eggs and neutral French oak. This method preserves the grape's natural high acidity while building a beautiful, textured mid-palate. The result is a wine that balances vibrant citrus and stone fruit notes with a distinct saline minerality, reflecting the rugged beauty of its high-altitude terroir.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 2007 by winemaker Ryan Crane in Walla Walla, Washington, Kerloo Cellars is named after the distinctive call of the near-extinct Whooping Crane. The winery is dedicated to producing low-intervention, terroir-driven wines that highlight the diverse microclimates of the Columbia Valley and Walla Walla Valley. Sourcing fruit from esteemed sites such as Boushey, Upland, and Lonesome Spring Ranch, Kerloo focuses on crafting exceptional Rhône and Spanish-style expressions, including vibrant Syrah, Grenache, and Tempranillo, alongside crisp, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.