Klipsun Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, as the powerful Red Mountain tannins benefit from cellar aging to fully integrate and soften.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, braised beef short ribs
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Hailing from one of Washington State's most revered and formidable sites, the Kerloo Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon from Klipsun Vineyard showcases the dramatic terroir of the Red Mountain AVA. Established in 1982, Klipsun Vineyard is legendary for its harsh, wind-swept desert conditions and high-calcium soils, which force the vines to struggle, yielding tiny berries with exceptionally thick skins. Winemaker Ryan Crane masterfully coaxes elegance from this notoriously powerful fruit. By employing low-intervention cellar practices, Kerloo tames the fierce, structural tannins characteristic of Klipsun, resulting in a Cabernet Sauvignon of immense depth, balancing intense dark fruit with savory earth, crushed rock minerality, and a refined, age-worthy structure.
🍾 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.