Celio Vineyard Chardonnay
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 7 years of vintage release to appreciate its vibrant acidity and fresh mineral profile.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared halibut, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Kerloo Cellars' Celio Vineyard Chardonnay is a brilliant testament to the cool-climate potential of the Columbia Gorge AVA. Sourced from the wind-swept Celio Vineyard, which sits in a dramatic, high-elevation setting influenced by the intense winds and alpine cooling of the Gorge, this wine represents a highly elegant, mineral-driven style of Washington Chardonnay. Winemaker Ryan Crane employs low-intervention cellar practices, utilizing native yeast fermentation and aging in neutral French oak to preserve the vineyard's natural tension, bright acidity, and saline undertones. The resulting wine captures the rugged, volcanic terroir of the Columbia Gorge, offering a stark and refreshing contrast to the riper, warmer-climate expressions found elsewhere in the state.
🍾 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.