Les Collines Syrah
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release, though top vintages can easily cellar for up to 15 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb chops, grilled ribeye steak, wild game stew
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 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.