Lonesome Spring Ranch Vineyard Grenache
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, herbes de Provence roasted pork loin
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the esteemed Lonesome Spring Ranch in Washington's Yakima Valley, this Grenache is a testament to the unique terroir shaped by the ancient Missoula Floods. The vineyard features steep, south-facing slopes with sandy loam and gravelly soils that absorb the desert heat of the day, while the cool night winds cascading from the Cascade Mountains preserve the grape's natural acidity. Winemaker Ryan Crane utilizes low-intervention techniques, often incorporating whole-cluster fermentation and aging in neutral French oak or concrete vessels. This minimalist approach coaxes out the grape's ethereal, high-toned red fruit character, complex white pepper spice, and distinct mineral undertones, reflecting a style that bridges the gap between classic Rhône elegance and New World fruit intensity.
🍾 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
Grenache