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| Drinking window: Drink between 2011 and 2014 (based on 50 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.5 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 32 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Don and Pam on 11/4/2014 & rated 89 points: great nose and smooth. Long finish (2245 views) | | | Tasted by hdchappy on 7/3/2011 & rated 89 points: Good BBQ wine, peppery and fruity with light smooth tannins. (3931 views) | | | Tasted by pvetsch on 2/28/2011 & rated 89 points: Not what I expected, but I was still a big fan. Electric ruby colour, bright fruit, and a surprisingly silky medium body considering the blend (mainly Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault, around 25% of each). Not heavy, not hot, but instead energetic and easy to drink. I would buy again for sure. (4173 views) | | | Tasted by The Wine Write on 2/1/2011 & rated 87 points: Popped and poured. Opaque maroon color. Pretty expressive nose of cherries and spice. Cherries and plenty of pepper on the palate. I wasn't expecting much & was pleasantly surprised by this wine. A pretty good entry level wine from Syncline, very Cote du Rhone-like.. (4045 views) | | | Tasted by vinoceros on 1/25/2011 & rated 86 points: Hopefully it was just this bottle, but it had gone a bit sulfery. Drinkable, but not something I'd be proud to share with friends. (4178 views) | | | Tasted by vinoceros on 12/31/2010 & rated 89 points: I don't have any specific notes, but we all liked this wine. (2420 views) | | | Tasted by Dhotchki on 12/12/2010 & rated 88 points: Definitely did not age well. Still with good flavors, but muted. (1781 views) | | | Tasted by circadumonde on 12/3/2010 & rated 86 points: Pepper, pepper, and more pepper on the first 2 days. After four, deeper and more concentrated with berry, mild allspice, and strawberry. Interesting but really nice flavors. Either decant for a long time, or drink a little each night over 4 nights and store in the fridge in-between. (1854 views) | | | Tasted by bmurph29 on 10/30/2010 & rated 85 points: Not as good as I remember it. Starts out nice but the finish is bland. (2000 views) | | | Tasted by vinoceros on 9/19/2010: Light and easy drinking, but no meaningful notes. (2034 views) | | | Tasted by jbrater on 9/10/2010 & rated 84 points: So i have tasted Syncline varietals before but not this blend. this is definitely not4up to par with their other wines. it has nice fruit, with some plum notes and big bold overripe cherries. then the middle is just dead and then some nice tannic action and finish. i expected way more and was underwhelmed for sure. it's not a bad wine, but for $18 you can do way better. (2317 views) | | | Tasted by BATWine on 7/10/2010 & rated 75 points: Still not a fan. Wish I hadn't bought so much of this. Tastes like I'm drinking cherry vanilla coke. (2478 views) | | | Tasted by mreinitz on 7/7/2010 & rated 87 points: I'm surprised at the low scores here -- I didn't think this was much different from the 2007 version except maybe a little lighter bodied. Fresh raspberry and red cherry fruit. A nice red for a warm day. (2521 views) | | | Tasted by theboone on 6/10/2010 & rated 79 points: Personal note: J didn't really like it too much. I thought it went down alright, but wasn't a favorite either. Can't remember the delicacies as this review was written quite a while later. (2312 views) | | | Tasted by Laughs and Juice on 4/3/2010 & rated 87 points: Bad hotel glasses (2489 views) | | | Tasted by BATWine on 3/29/2010 & rated 75 points: Disappointed. Loved prior vintage but this was very floral and candy like. Very light and spice box flavors. (2451 views) | | | Tasted by Londello on 2/27/2010: I gave this another shot and still think it's discombobulated some how; but after a couple hours the parts seemed to fall more into place. I was going to cook with it and skip drinking it, but a barn-yardy nose began to develop, and then I drank the whole thing. It's like the varietals are competing, but then settle down into an ejoyable Rhone like blend......still a little on the thin side. (2784 views) | | | Tasted by MeMyself&I on 2/21/2010 & rated 85 points: I want to try this again and compare it with CDR. (2554 views) | | | Tasted by NO SPIT on 1/3/2010: I thought I was pouring Rose' when I first opened this bottle. And it just tasted odd to me. Perhaps some may like this wine but its just not for me. I applaud these folks for trying to make a southern Rhone blend but I don't think that the fruit in Washington is ready for them. Maybe I'll give their 2015 vintage a try, but for now I will pass on this issue. I will continue to buy the Syncline Syrah which is excellent. (2757 views) | | | Tasted by Londello on 10/6/2009 & rated 87 points: I thought the '07 was most excellent, but this vintage is not as rich. A lighter bodied (compared to last year), spice box dominated Rhone blend. (3141 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Jeb Dunnuck
JebDunnuck.com, A focus on Washington State, Issue #4 (5/1/2010)
(Syncline Subduction Red) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2009, IWC Issue #147
(Syncline Wine Cellars Subduction Red Columbia Valley) Subscribe to see review text. | By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (12/10/2009)
(Syncline Cellars Subduction Red Columbia Valley) Fairly light in color. An aromatic nose that is initially Grenache-driven with red fruit, particularly raspberries, strawberries, and red currant, along with a dusting of earth. As it opens up, violets, berries, and traces of game emerge. A light bodied, acid-driven wine that dances along the palate. A slightly saline taste. Almost shockingly restrained with barely a trace of oak. Loses a bit of its rhythm about 2/3 of the way through but comes back together. Lingers a bit tartly on the finish. A lot of wine for the money and a perfect wine to pair with food. 26% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 24% Cinsault, 12% Mourvedre, 9% Counoise, 4% Carignan. Aged in 5-10% new oak. 14.1% alcohol. 1,770 cases produced. Recommended. *** points | By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (11/19/2009)
(Syncline Wine Cellars Subduction Red Columbia Valley) Fairly light in color. An aromatic nose loaded with red fruit, particularly raspberries, strawberries, and red currant, along with a dusting of earth. As it opens up, violets, berries, and traces of game emerge. A light bodied, acid-driven wine that dances along the palate. Almost shockingly restrained with barely a trace of oak. Loses a bit of its rhythm about 2/3 of the way through but comes back together. A lot of wine for the money and a perfect wine to pair with food. *** points |
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| Syncline Producer websiteRed Rhone Blend Read about the different grapes used to produce red and white Rhone wines
On CellarTracker, Red Rhone Blend is the term for a wine consisting of two or more of the traditional 13 Southern Rhone grape varieties. Typically it's the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre or Cinsault grapes, but can also contain the Muscardin, Counoise, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Roussanne, Terret Noir, Picardan or Vaccarese grapes.
A 'food' wine. Lacking pretension and intended for local consumption with local cuisine. Lacks the 'high' notes on a Bordeaux, more earthy and sharper so often a better partner to meat dishes with a sauce. USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Washington Washington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this article
Washington Wine
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Wineries
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.
Growers
Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions.
Regions
As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Varieties
Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide.
History & Vintages
Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world.
State Facts
Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies.
Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry.
Vintages
"2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon RimmermanColumbia Valley Columbia Cascade Winery Association
The Columbia Valley AVA lies mostly in Washington state, with a small section in Oregon. The Cascade Range forms its western boundary with the Palouse regions bordering the area to the east. To the north, the Okanogan National Forest forms a border with the AVA and Canada. It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters.Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Winery Association |
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