Painted Hills Vineyard Grenache Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled salmon, Niçoise salad, soft goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the unique terroir of the Yakima Valley, the Painted Hills Vineyard Grenache Rosé is a testament to Kerloo Cellars' commitment to low-intervention winemaking. The vineyard itself is situated in a region defined by the dramatic history of the prehistoric Missoula Floods, which left behind deep, well-draining sandy loam soils. This terroir, combined with the warm days and cool nights of the Columbia Valley, allows the Grenache grapes to ripen fully while retaining their vital, vibrant acidity. Winemaker Ryan Crane utilizes gentle direct-pressing of the whole clusters to achieve a pale, delicate salmon hue and to preserve the bright, high-toned red fruit aromatics and mineral tension that define this Provence-style Washington rosé.
🍾 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