Stone Tree Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release, as the robust tannins soften and reveal deeper tertiary complexities.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, braised beef short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the renowned Stone Tree Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope, this Cabernet Sauvignon represents a dramatic intersection of Washington's geological history and modern low-intervention winemaking. The vineyard itself is named after the petrified wood remnants found in the area, a testament to the ancient volcanic activity and cataclysmic Missoula Floods that deposited rich, gravelly soils across the landscape. Under the guidance of winemaker Ryan Crane, Kerloo Cellars coaxes a refined elegance from this notoriously warm site. While the Wahluke Slope typically yields massive, high-alcohol blockbusters, Kerloo's approach emphasizes restraint, capturing the vineyard's signature dusty tannins, intense dark currant fruit, and complex herbaceous undertones without overwhelming the palate with heavy oak.
🍾 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