January News
Posted on January 14th, 2012 in Events, Syncline News, Tasting Around Town, Uncategorized
A Joyous and Healthy 2012!
We hope you all had a wonderful Holiday season. Ours was filled with quality time with loved ones, great food and of course, delicious wine. We’re back full steam at the winery bottling, racking and getting the tasting room ready to reopen next month. If you enjoyed our new releases in 2011 you are going to love 2012. Get ready for some exciting surprises!
Seattle Times Wine Adviser
lists Syncline in his Top 100
Northwest wines of 2011
Paul Gregutt, Wine Adviser for the Seattle Times, released his Top 100 Northwest Wines of 2011 and we made this prestigious list. Thank you!
#50 – Syncline 2009 McKinley Springs Vineyard Syrah ($30) 93 Points
points As you may have guessed we are sold out of the 2009 McKinley Springs Syrah, but don’t fret, we’ll be releasing our 2010 McKinley Springs Syrah in May of this year.
Got Wine?
The tasting room may be closed but we are here and ready to ship your wines to you. We have a very limited amount of Subduction White, Roussanne and Rosé still available, plus our 2010 Subduction Red in stock.
The weather is mild enough to ship all along the West Coast so take advantage of the weather and stock up before they’re gone! You can order online, give us a call at the winery, 509.365.4361 or send Sara an email and we’ll put your order together.
Seattle Winemaker Dinner
Join James and Poppie on February 1st for an intimate winemakers dinner at the The Walrus and the Carpenter in Seattle.
“The Walrus and the Carpenter blends the elegance of France with the casual comfort of a local fishing pub. “The idea is to serve the highest quality food and drink in a space that is stripped of pretense and feels like home.”
This will surely be a night to remember. Spaces fill up fast so make your reservation soon!
Thank you, our loyal friends and customers, for all of your support throughout the years. We appreciate you. Here’s to an exciting and successful 2012!
James, Poppie, Ava and Naomi
Syncline Calendar of Events:
February 1st 2012
Winemaker Dinner
The Walrus and the Carpenter
Seattle, WA
February 2nd 2012
Tasting room reopens
Thursday-Sunday 11-6
February 6th 2012
Syncline Club Shipment
2010 Carignan-Grenache
2010 Horse Heaven Mourvèdre
February 9th-13th
Valentine’s Day Weekend
Gourmet Chocolates for you
and your sweetheart.
at Syncline Winery
February 17th-20th
Presidents Day Open House.
Gourmet chocolates and Cheeses.
at Syncline Winery
February 24th
Syncline Tasting
The Wine Cellar
Portland, OR
February 28th
Winemaker Dinner for
Classic Wines Auction
Clyde Common
Portland, OR
March 11th
Cochon 555
Portland, OR
March 41st-April 1st
Taste Washington
Seattle, WA
Syncline Holiday News!
Posted on December 9th, 2011 in Uncategorized
Did you see us in the latest Wine Spectator?
James and Poppie were featured in the December 15th issue of the Wine Spectator. Named a “New Face of Washington Wine”
Striking Out On Their Own
“James and Poppie Mantone met while working at LaVelle Vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. They married and, enamored with the wide range of wines possible in Washington, bought a vineyard in the Columbia Gorge AVA. Their most impressive wines so far are Syrahs made from grapes purchased from the warmer areas of Red Mountain and Horse Heaven Hills. The winery is named for the towering walls of stratified rock that rise above the Columbia River.”
Syrah Red Mountain Ciel Du Cheval Vineyard 2009 (94 Points, $50)
A brooding maelstrom of dark fruit and rosemary, finishing with sweet espresso notes.
Syrah Horse Heaven Hills McKinley Springs Vineyard 2009 (91 Points, $30)
Velvety, with dark berry and floral flavors bursting through the firm tannins.
Both of these wines were released to our Club Members this year and are no longer in stock at the winery. Thank you for the enthusiastic responses to both of these wines.
If you would like to join our wine club or give a membership as a gift, please email Sara for information. Our club is free to join and gives you access to all of our future releases.
Final Week of Holiday Specials!
This weekend will be the last weekend we are open for the year and the weather is predicted to be gorgeous. Please come and stock up on your holiday wines! Mention that you’re a ‘Friend of Syncline’ when you visit the tasting room and receive $20 off your purchase of six bottles or more. Or you may choose Free UPS ground shipping on six to twelve bottles, anywhere we are allowed to ship in the continental US, November 25th through December 15th. Each six to twelve bottle order must go to a single address in the continental US. In order for us to ensure your wines arrive in time for the Holidays, please place your order by December 15th.
Order Online and have your wines shipped
To purchase, click on our website. If you are a wine club member, log in with your user name and password. If you do not remember your log-in, send me an e-mail and I’ll be happy to send it to you. Choose your wines, include a gift message, and enter the coupon code freeship at checkout.
We’ll wrap your wines, include a card with your gift message and ship your gift, weather permitting of course, in time for the Holidays. If the weather is too cold to ship your wines safely, we will send a card telling of your gift and an approximate ship date. This is our way of saying thank you to all of our friends who have supported us throughout the year.
Two December Winemaker Dinners
Join James and Poppie for two special winemaker dinners this week. Oliver’s at the Camas Hotel will be pairing an exquisite menu with your favorite Syncline wines on December 10th. Call 360.210.4037, only a few seats left!
December 12th TC Steakhouse in Kennewick will be hosting James and serving fantastic menu perfectly paired with Syncline wines. Make your reservations now 509.619.0700
Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy holiday season and peace, love and joy in the New Year.
James, Poppie, Ava and Naomi
Syncline Calendar of Events:
December / February Tasting Room Hours
-December 3rd-4th: 11-5
-December 10th-11th 11-5
-Closed until February 2nd
December 10th
Winemaker dinner at Oliver’s Restaurant
Camas, WA
December 11th
Last day the tasting room will be open for the year. We will re-open Feb 2nd, 2012
December 12th
Winemaker dinner
TC Steakhouse
Kennewick, WA
February 2nd 2012
Tasting room reopens Thursday-Sunday 11-6
February 6th 2012
Syncline Club Shipment
February 9th-13th
Valentine’s Day Weekend
Gourmet Chocolates for you and your sweetheart.
at Syncline Winery
February 17th-20th
Presidents Day Open House. Gourmet chocolates and Cheeses.
at Syncline Winery
November News
Posted on November 5th, 2011 in Events, New Releases, Syncline News, Syncline Wine Club
We’re Wrapping up the 2011 Harvest
What a fun ride that was! We’re wrapping up harvest, pressing grapes and getting everything ready to rest in barrel or concrete. With harvest and daylight savings both ending we’ll have the tasting room open Thursday-Sunday from 11-5 until Thanksgiving.
November Club Shipment Dates
It’s time for the last and most anticipated club shipment of 2011. Your November selection will be the highly rated 2009 Ciel du Cheval Syrah and our first ever bottling of 2010 Counoise. We produced less than 70 cases of the Ciel du Cheval Syrah so we’ve divided it amongst our club members as following:
2 bottle members will receive one bottle of each wine
4 bottle members will receive one Syrah & three Counoise
6 bottle members will receive two Syrah & four Counoise
12 bottle members will receive three Syrah & nine Counoise
Your card will be charged on Friday November 4th and your wine will be shipped November 7th (weather permitting). If you pick up your wine at the winery your wine will be available after November 4th.
Please email Sara if your credit card information has changed, if you have new shipping information or if you have any questions about your selection.
2009 Ciel du Cheval Syrah
‘Grace and complexity prevail over this intriguing wine. Rich, mouthwatering flavors of blueberry and spice are complemented by remarkable mid-palate and length. Purity of fruit shines through with aromas of fresh picked berries, black olives and classic Syrah nuances of smoke. This wine will age graciously for many years.
2009 Ciel du Cheval Syrah Tech Sheet
2009 Ciel du Cheval Syrah $50
Club Price: 2009 Ciel Syrah $40
2010 McKinley Springs Couniose
One of the 13 permitted varieties of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, this delectable Counoise from McKinley Springs Vineyard was exceptional in the 2010 vintage. Strawberry, tobacco, anise and black pepper flavors dominate the nose and palate. Rich spice and dark berry flavors provide a satisfying experience. Enjoy this wine all on it’s own or paired with grilled chicken, pork or salmon.
2010 Mckinley Springs Couniose Tech Sheet
2010 McKinley Springs Counoise $28
Club Price: 2010 Counoise $22.40 Case Price $268.80
Wine Spectator Insider gives Ciel Syrah 94
Harvey Steiman of The Wine Spectator Insider recently had this to say about our newest release, the 2009 Ciel du Cheval Syrah.
“Dark and dense, delivering a brooding maelstrom of blackberry, dark plum and rosemary flavors. Finishes with sweet espresso notes that don’t quit. The tannins are polished, and the finish just won’t let go. Drink now through 2017.-H.S.”.
Thanksgiving Open House
Ditch the crowds and traffic and head out to the Gorge with your family and friends. Time to stock up on the always popular 2010 Subduction Red for the holidays. It’s the perfect wine to pair with some beautiful artisan cheeses that we will be sharing with you. We’ll be open Friday November 25th through Sunday the 27th from 11am until 6pm. After the holiday we will only be open for our two “Friends and Family” weekends Saturday and Sunday December 3th and 4th and December 10th and 11th. The tasting room will close for the season 5pm on December 11th and re-open Thursday, February 2nd at 11am.
Where do you take your Syncline?
We have a winner! Congratulations to Gary Denton on his great shot taken between Chile and Argentina with Mount Aconcagua in the background. You have won a $25 gift certificate! Thank you all for your great pictures and taking the time to vote. Keep the pictures coming, we’ll have another contest in the Spring.
Steep Creek Ranch and Nelson Harvest
We had so much fun harvesting Steep Creek Ranch with you, thanks to everyone who came out on such short notice to pick grapes. We’ll do it again next year! Check out our slide show of the fun.
Thanks to all of you who has made this such a successful and fun harvest, hope to see you at the winery soon!
James, Poppie, Ava and Naomi
Syncline Calendar of Events:
November / December Tasting Room Hours
-November 3rd-17th: Thurs-Sun 11-5
-Closed Thanksgiving Day
-November. 25th-27th: 11-6
-December 3rd-4th: 11-5
-December 10th-11th 11-5
-Closed until February 2nd
November 7th
November Club Shipment 2009 Ciel du Cheval Syrah and 2010 Counoise
November 25th-27th
Thanksgiving Open House – at Syncline Winery
December 11th
Last day the tasting room will be open for the year. We will re-open Feb 2nd, 2012
February 2nd 2012
Tasting room reopens Thursday-Sunday 11-6
February 6th 2012
Syncline Club Shipment
February 9th-13th
Valentine’s Day Weekend
Gourmet Chocolates for you and your sweetheart.
at Syncline Winery
February 17th-20th
Presidents Day Open House. Gourmet chocolates and Cheeses.
at Syncline Winery
Steep Creek Ranch and Nelson Harvest
Posted on November 1st, 2011 in Uncategorized
We had so much fun harvesting Steep Creek Ranch with you, thanks to everyone who came out on such short notice to pick grapes. We’ll do it again next year!
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.’
Download:
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