Upland Vineyard Grenache
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years of vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, rosemary-infused pork loin
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the historic Upland Vineyard, perched atop Snipes Mountain in the heart of the Yakima Valley, this Grenache is a testament to one of Washington State's most unique terroirs. Upland Vineyard, farmed by the Newhouse family for generations, features steep slopes and ancient, rock-strewn soils deposited by ice-age floods. Winemaker Ryan Crane utilizes low-intervention techniques, often employing concrete fermenters and neutral French oak puncheons, to preserve the grape's vibrant, high-toned red fruit character and delicate floral aromas. This wine captures the essence of Washington Grenache: elegant, aromatic, and structurally refined, far removed from the heavy, over-extracted styles often found elsewhere.
🍾 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