Red Willow Vineyard Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, roasted portobello mushrooms
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted from one of Washington State's most historic and pioneering sites, the Kerloo Cellars Malbec sources its fruit from the legendary Red Willow Vineyard in the far western corner of the Yakima Valley. Established by the Sauer family, Red Willow is famous for its steep, rugged hillsides and ancient, well-drained soils of fractured sandstone and clay. Under the low-intervention philosophy of winemaker Ryan Crane, this Malbec showcases the unique cool-climate signature of the site. Rather than the jammy, heavy style often associated with the grape, this expression highlights vibrant acidity, savory dried herb notes, and a distinct mineral backbone, reflecting the high-elevation terroir and the vineyard's rich viticultural heritage.
🍾 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
Malbec