The Princess Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Kerloo Cellars' 'The Princess' Syrah is a premier expression of Walla Walla Valley Syrah, crafted to highlight the elegant, perfumed, and structurally sophisticated side of the varietal. Winemaker Ryan Crane utilizes low-intervention techniques, including native yeast fermentation and careful whole-cluster integration, to capture the distinct sense of place. The name 'The Princess' pays homage to the wine's graceful yet powerful character, juxtaposing savory, Old World complexity with the vibrant, concentrated fruit profile characteristic of Washington State's finest terroirs. It stands as a testament to the region's ability to produce world-class, Northern Rhône-style Syrah with deep sense of place and longevity.
🍾 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