Painted Hills Vineyard Mourvedre
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled venison, earthy mushroom stew
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 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 Rhône and Spanish-style expressions, including vibrant Syrah, Grenache, and Tempranillo, alongside crisp, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.