Red Willow Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar well beyond this.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rosemary lamb chops, braised beef short ribs
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 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.