Red Willow Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar well beyond this.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rosemary lamb chops, braised beef short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
The Red Willow Vineyard is one of Washington State's most historic and revered wine-growing sites. Located in the far western corner of the Yakima Valley, this multi-generational vineyard was pioneered by Mike Sauer and is famous for its unique soils, steep hillsides, and the iconic stone chapel that sits atop its highest ridge. Kerloo Cellars sources Cabernet Sauvignon from this legendary terroir to craft a wine of immense character and structural integrity. Embracing a low-intervention philosophy, winemaker Ryan Crane coaxes out the vineyard's signature savory complexity, dusty mineral tannins, and dark fruit profile, showcasing a more old-world, elegant expression of Washington Cabernet Sauvignon.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon