Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled lamb chops, roasted duck breast, wild mushroom ragout
✨ Technical Specifications
Kerloo Cellars' Syrah represents winemaker Ryan Crane's dedication to capturing a Northern Rhône-inspired expression within the dramatic landscapes of Washington State. Drawing inspiration from the wild, untamed call of the near-extinct Whooping Crane, this Syrah is crafted with a low-intervention philosophy that allows the unique terroir of the Columbia and Walla Walla Valleys to shine. Utilizing traditional techniques such as partial whole-cluster fermentation and aging in neutral French oak and concrete, the wine coaxes out the savory, mineral-driven side of the grape. It avoids the heavy-handed oak and over-extraction often found in New World styles, instead delivering a beautifully textured, aromatic profile defined by fresh dark fruits, cracked black pepper, and a distinct earthy complexity that pays homage to classic Old World Syrah.
🍾 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
Syrah