Painted Hills Vineyard Mourvedre
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled venison, earthy mushroom stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the Painted Hills Vineyard in Washington's Yakima Valley, this single-vineyard Mourvèdre showcases Kerloo Cellars' dedication to low-intervention, terroir-driven winemaking. Winemaker Ryan Crane coaxes an elegant, complex expression from a grape often known for its rustic power. The Painted Hills site, characterized by its unique microclimate and well-drained soils, imparts a distinct savory character to the fruit. Kerloo's approach emphasizes minimal oak influence, allowing the natural voice of the vineyard to shine through with signature notes of dark fruit, cured meats, wild herbs, and cracked black pepper, reflecting the rugged beauty of the Columbia Basin.
🍾 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