Va Piano Vineyard Syrah
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled lamb chops, roasted duck, wild mushroom ragout
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Sourced from the esteemed Va Piano Vineyard in the southern district of the Walla Walla Valley, this Syrah represents a masterful dialogue between winemaker Ryan Crane's low-intervention philosophy and one of the region's most expressive terroirs. Planted in gravelly, silty loam soils, the vineyard benefits from warm daytime temperatures and cool evening breezes flowing from the Blue Mountains, allowing the grapes to develop deep complexity while retaining vital acidity. Kerloo Cellars coaxes out the wild, savory side of this site using native yeast fermentations and aging in neutral French oak puncheons. The resulting wine is a striking tribute to the Northern Rhône style, capturing the classic Walla Walla signatures of smoked meats, black olive tapenade, and dark, brambly fruit, wrapped in a structure of refined, velvety tannins.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 2007 by winemaker Ryan Crane in Walla Walla, Washington, Kerloo Cellars is named after the distinctive call of the near-extinct Whooping Crane. The winery is dedicated to producing low-intervention, terroir-driven wines that highlight the diverse microclimates of the Columbia Valley and Walla Walla Valley. Sourcing fruit from esteemed sites such as Boushey, Upland, and Lonesome Spring Ranch, Kerloo focuses on crafting exceptional Rhône and Spanish-style expressions, including vibrant Syrah, Grenache, and Tempranillo, alongside crisp, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.