Stone Tree Vineyard No Joke
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, wood-fired paella
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the arid, sun-drenched landscape of the Wahluke Slope AVA, the 'No Joke' Tempranillo from Kerloo Cellars is a testament to the rugged beauty of Washington State viticulture. Sourced from the highly acclaimed Stone Tree Vineyard, which sits on a dramatic, south-facing slope of ancient gravelly soils, this wine earned its moniker from the sheer determination required to cultivate Spanish varieties in the Pacific Northwest. Winemaker Ryan Crane embraced the challenge of Washington's extreme climate—where scorching summer days give way to cool desert nights and unpredictable winter freezes—to craft a Tempranillo of remarkable depth and structure. The wine is typically fermented with native yeasts and aged in neutral French oak to allow the intense, dark-fruited, and savory characteristics of the Stone Tree terroir to shine through without being masked by heavy wood influence.
🍾 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
Tempranillo