Blue Mountain Vineyard Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted lamb chops, grilled ribeye steak, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the cooler, high-elevation slopes of the Blue Mountain Vineyard in the southern foothills of the Walla Walla Valley, this Syrah represents a distinctively elegant, Old World-influenced expression of Washington State. The vineyard's unique microclimate, shaped by cool evening drafts descending from the nearby Blue Mountains, allows the grapes to ripen slowly while retaining exceptional natural acidity. Winemaker Ryan Crane employs low-intervention techniques, often utilizing neutral French oak and concrete vessels to allow the site's true signature to shine. The result is a complex, terroir-driven Syrah defined by its savory character, showcasing notes of cracked black pepper, cured meats, olive tapenade, and fresh dark plum, backed by fine-grained tannins and a vibrant mineral core.
🍾 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
Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14.5%