Upland Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb chops, grilled ribeye steak, wild mushroom risotto.
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the historic Upland Vineyard, perched on the unique anticline of Snipes Mountain in the Yakima Valley, this Syrah is a testament to Washington State's deep viticultural roots. Upland Vineyard boasts a legacy tracing back to the pioneering plantings of William B. Bridgman in 1917. The terroir here is defined by ancient, sun-baked river cobbles left behind by the ancestral Columbia River, which force the vines to struggle and yield highly concentrated fruit. Winemaker Ryan Crane coaxes an Old World sensibility from these grapes, employing low-intervention techniques and neutral vessel aging to preserve the vineyard's distinctive voice. The resulting wine is celebrated for its complex interplay of dark bramble fruit, cured meats, black olive tapenade, and a stony, mineral-driven finish.
🍾 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