Syncline Winery : Our Wines
2008 Viognier Coyote Canyon
Production: About 240 cases
Tasting Notes
Aromas of white peaches are complemented with honeysuckle and or- chard blossoms. White peaches and apricot dominate the palate with sub- tle hints of minerality. The rich, fleshy mid-palette finishes clean with balanced acidity.
Harvest Notes
Appellation: Coyote Canyon
Appelation: Horse Heaven Hills
Yeaar Planted: 2001
Harvest Dates: Late Spetember
Varietals: 100% Viognier
Vineyards
Coyote Canyon Vineyard is located near the top of the Horse Heaven Hills at 1,000’ in elevation. Gently rolling southeastern exposure reveals views of famous neighboring Champoux, Alder Ridge, Canoe Ridge and Destiny Ridge vineyards. Soils are a mix of ancient volcanic, loam and alluvial flood deposits. This is one of the warmest sites in the state, with early maturity and low pH. Vines are trained Vertical Shoot Positioning with one cluster per shoot. Irrigated with warm artesian water. and peach flavors with great acidity are the norm here..
Fermentation and Aging
The fruit is hand harvested and transported to the winery in the early morning. All fruit is whole cluster pressed with press fractions kept sepa- rate. Settled overnight without the use of sulfites and then racked to older French oak barrels. Inoculated in barrel, fermentation completes in mid November. Occasional lees stirring and no malolactic fermentation con- tribute richness while maintaining acidity. Blended and sterile bottled in April.