Dionysus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, braised beef short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
Perched majestically on the dramatic cliffs overlooking the Columbia River, the historic Dionysus Vineyard is one of Washington State's true viticultural treasures. First planted in 1972 as part of the pioneering Sagemoor properties, this site benefits from ancient glacial flood soils and a unique macroclimate that coaxes exceptional depth and structure from Cabernet Sauvignon. Under the thoughtful, low-intervention guidance of winemaker Ryan Crane, Kerloo Cellars crafts a remarkably expressive and soulful wine from these venerable vines. By focusing on minimal oak influence and native yeast fermentations, the wine captures the raw, untamed spirit of the Columbia Valley—balancing intense dark fruit and classic dusty tannins with a vibrant, mineral-driven acidity that pays homage to the Greek god of wine himself.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon