Lonesome Spring Ranch Vineyard Mourvedre
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb chops, grilled venison, wild mushroom stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the warm, sun-drenched slopes of the Yakima Valley, the Kerloo Cellars Mourvedre from the esteemed Lonesome Spring Ranch is a masterclass in Washington State's ability to coax complexity from late-ripening Rhône varieties. Winemaker Ryan Crane utilizes low-intervention techniques to let the unique terroir of this vineyard shine. Lonesome Spring Ranch, characterized by its well-drained gravelly soils and sandy loam, provides the perfect heat accumulation for Mourvedre. The resulting wine is celebrated for its wild, savory character, balancing dark berry fruits with rustic undertones of cured meats, cracked black pepper, and dried scrub brush—a sensory nod to the arid sagebrush landscape surrounding the vineyard.
🍾 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
Mourvèdre