Les Collines Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release, though top vintages can easily cellar for up to 15 years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb chops, grilled ribeye steak, wild game stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the iconic Les Collines Vineyard, nestled in the cool, breezy foothills of the Blue Mountains in the Walla Walla Valley, this Syrah is a masterclass in terroir-driven winemaking. 'Les Collines' translates to 'The Hills' in French, a fitting name for a site whose varying elevations and deep wind-blown loess soils over basalt bedrock yield some of the most distinctive Syrah in Washington State. Winemaker Ryan Crane utilizes low-intervention techniques, often employing whole-cluster fermentation and neutral oak aging, to preserve the vineyard's signature aromatic profile. The result is a wine celebrated for its striking savory character, balancing dark fruit with notes of violet, cracked black pepper, and black olive tapenade, reflecting the wild, rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
🍾 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