Syrah-Grenache
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted with a low-intervention philosophy, this Syrah-Grenache blend showcases the dramatic terroir of Washington State's Columbia Valley. Sourced from prestigious, high-elevation vineyard sites, the wine highlights the region's signature diurnal temperature shifts, which preserve natural acidity while allowing the grapes to reach optimal phenolic ripeness. Winemaker Ryan Crane utilizes native yeast fermentations and neutral oak aging to allow the true character of the land to shine. The result is a harmonious, Rhône-style blend where the Syrah contributes savory depth, dark fruit, and cracked black pepper, while the Grenache lends vibrant red berry flavors, floral aromatics, and a bright, energetic lift.
🍾 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
Syrah, Grenache