Lonesome Spring Ranch Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
β³ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 1β4 years from vintage release.
π½οΈ wine.food_pairings
Fresh oysters, grilled goat cheese crostini, roasted herb-crusted chicken
β¨ wine.spec_sheet
Kerloo Cellars' Lonesome Spring Ranch Sauvignon Blanc is a compelling expression of Washington State white wine, sourced from the warm, arid Yakima Valley. Winemaker Ryan Crane utilizes fruit from Lonesome Spring Ranch, a vineyard highly regarded for its diverse soils and intense sun exposure, balanced by cool desert nights. To craft a Sauvignon Blanc with exceptional texture and complexity rather than simple, one-dimensional grassiness, Kerloo often employs concrete egg fermentation and aging in neutral French oak. This approach preserves the grape's vibrant, high-toned acidity while introducing a creamy, mineral-laden mouthfeel. The result is a wine that bridges the gap between the flinty precision of Sancerre and the ripe, tropical fruit profile of the New World.
πΎ 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 RhΓ΄ne and Spanish-style expressions, including vibrant Syrah, Grenache, and Tempranillo, alongside crisp, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.