Stone Tree Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release, as the robust tannins soften and reveal deeper tertiary complexities.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, braised beef short ribs
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 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.