Majestic GSM
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Kerloo Cellars' Majestic GSM is a thoughtful homage to the classic blends of the Southern Rhône, artfully translated through the unique terroir of Washington State's Columbia Valley. Sourced from prestigious, high-elevation vineyard sites like Boushey and Upland, this wine benefits from the region's intense desert sun and dramatic diurnal temperature swings, which seal in vibrant acidity while developing deep, complex flavors. Winemaker Ryan Crane employs a low-intervention philosophy, utilizing native yeasts and aging the wine primarily in neutral French oak puncheons to let the pure expression of the fruit and soil shine. The result is a beautifully balanced, medium-bodied red that captures the wild, majestic spirit of the Pacific Northwest landscape.
🍾 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, Syrah, Mourvèdre