Grenache
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Kerloo Cellars' Grenache represents a thoughtful, terroir-driven expression of Washington State's Columbia Valley, particularly utilizing fruit from esteemed, cooler-climate sites like the Boushey Vineyard in the Yakima Valley. Winemaker Ryan Crane champions a low-intervention, old-world-inspired philosophy that coaxes out the grape's more delicate, aromatic, and mineral-driven qualities rather than pursuing heavy extraction. Often utilizing whole-cluster fermentation and aging in neutral French oak or concrete vessels, this wine showcases a translucent ruby hue, vibrant acidity, and a complex bouquet of wild strawberries, white pepper, and dried herbs. It stands as a testament to the versatility of Washington terroir, offering a style that bridges the gap between the elegance of Pinot Noir and the rustic charm of Southern Rhône reds.
🍾 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
Grenache