Stone Tree Vineyard The Apocalypse Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, portobello mushroom burgers
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the sun-drenched, arid landscape of the Stone Tree Vineyard in Washington's Wahluke Slope AVA, 'The Apocalypse' Malbec by Kerloo Cellars is a dramatic expression of a dramatic terroir. The vineyard itself sits on a gravelly, south-facing slope formed by ancient glacial floods, where intense heat during the day and cool desert nights allow Malbec to achieve optimal phenolic ripeness while retaining essential acidity. Winemaker Ryan Crane employs a low-intervention approach, utilizing neutral oak aging to preserve the pure, dark-fruited, and savory character of the grape. The name 'The Apocalypse' pays homage to the extreme, almost primordial growing conditions of the Wahluke Slope, resulting in a wine of immense depth, structural integrity, and velvety texture.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2007 by winemaker Ryan Crane, Kerloo Cellars takes its name from the echoing call of the sandhill crane, symbolizing Crane's calling to craft authentic, terroir-driven Washington State wines. After studying viticulture and enology in Walla Walla and honing his cellar craft at Forgeron Cellars and Va Piano Vineyards, Crane built Kerloo around meticulous fruit sourcing from esteemed, sustainably farmed vineyard sites spanning the Walla Walla Valley, Yakima Valley, and Columbia Gorge. His cellaring philosophy prioritizes minimal intervention, foot-treading, native fermentations, neutral oak, and concrete maturation to highlight purity of site and varietal transparency. Kerloo built a devoted following for its cool-climate Rhone-style expressions and vibrant single-vineyard bottlings, including Celilo Vineyard Chardonnay, Boushey Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, and single-site Grenache, Syrah, and Grenache Rosé from benchmark crus like Upland and Painted Hills.
🍇 Grapes
Malbec