The Queen Grenache-Mourvedre
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by Kerloo Cellars, 'The Queen' is an elegant homage to the classic blends of the Southern Rhône, reimagined through the lens of Washington State's distinctive terroir. Named to celebrate the noble and commanding presence of Grenache—often regarded as the 'queen' of Rhône grapes—this blend marries the vibrant, high-toned red fruit and floral aromatics of Grenache with the rustic, savory structure and spice of Mourvèdre. Sourced from acclaimed, high-elevation vineyards in the Columbia Valley, the fruit benefits from warm daytime temperatures and cool desert nights. Winemaker Ryan Crane employs low-intervention techniques, often utilizing concrete fermenters and neutral French oak to preserve the wine's pure fruit expression, mineral tension, and bright acidity, resulting in a sophisticated red that balances power with grace.
🍾 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
Grenache, Mourvèdre