Syncline Harvest and Subduction Red Release!
Posted on October 17th, 2011 in Uncategorized
2011 Harvest Has Begun!
2011 crush officially started on Sunday October 2nd with Roussanne and Cinsault. We’ll be bringing in more fruit these next few weeks from vineyards east of us as our vineyards here in Lyle continue to ripen. Come see crush in action, it’s the most exciting time of the year.
2010 Subduction Red Released
The question I heard most often in the tasting room the past few months has been “Where is Subduction Red?”. I’m happy to announce it’s here and better than ever.
A tantalizing blend of 31% Mourvedre, 25% Syrah, 21% Grenache, 12% Cinsault, 7% Carignan and 4% Counoise.
‘Long inspired by the wines of the Southern Rhone Valley, this is our answer to a Washington version of a Cotes-du-Rhone Villages wine. A blend of classic southern French varieties that are unique and expressive on their own; yet each contributes to create a harmonious whole. Ripe and hedonistic, with vivid ruby color, this charming wine exhibits black cherry, raspberry, baking spice and black pepper aromas and flavors. The bright, fresh finish provides a wine that is harmonious with many foods and occasions.’
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The 2010 Syncline Subduction Red ‘Tech Notes’
Subduction Red: Bottle $20 Case Price $216
Club Price: Bottle $16 Case Price $192
We produced 1600 cases of our 2010 Subduction Red. You may purchase your wine online or in our tasting room. The tasting room is open Wednesday through Sunday 11-6 through harvest. Please email Sara with any questions.
Upcoming Events
We try not to schedule too many events during harvest, but we are participating in a few events we know you’d enjoy. October 23rd in Seattle we’ll be one of the participating wineries at Seattle’s Lamb Jam. This ultimate taste-off will feature top chefs and their creative preparations of lusty lamb dishes accompanied by award-winning Washington State wines.
October 29th Sara will be pouring at a spooktacular event right here in Lyle. Friends of the Lyle Community Center will be hosting a paranormal tour and lecture of the community center and The Lyle Hotel. Tickets are $25 and will include tastes of your favorite Lyle wines at the opening reception. All proceeds go to restoring the old schoolhouse in Lyle. This is sure to be a hauntingly fun time! Email for more information and to purchase tickets.
Where do you take your Syncline?
We’ve received some wonderful shots of your favorite wine visiting all over the world. We’re ready to vote on a winner!
All of the submissions are on our Facebook page in a photo album. All you need to do is “like” your favorites. The photo with the most ‘likes’ wins a $25 gift certificate. You are welcome to vote for as many photos as you’d like. Good luck!
Thanks to all of you who has made this such a successful and fun summer, hope to see you at the winery soon!
James, Poppie, Ava and Naomi
Syncline Calendar of Events:
October 23rd
Seattle Lamb Jam – Bell Harbor Conference Center Seattle, WA
October 29th
Paranormal Tour of the Lyle Hotel and Community Center. 6:00pm Lyle, WA
November 7th
November Club Shipment 2009 Ciel du Cheval Syrah and Club Exclusive Red
November 25th-27th
Thanksgiving Open House – Syncline Winery
December 11th
Last day the tasting room will be open for the year. We will re-open Feb 2nd, 2012