June News
June 17th, 2010
The cool weather we had sure didn’t put a damper on what was an amazing Memorial Day Weekend! It’s so wonderful to see so many new and familiar faces. Thanks to everyone who came by for music, food and wine What terrific support for the Lyle wineries. Thank you!
In This issue:
· 2009 Grüner Veltliener
· 2009 Subduction White
· New Release Tech Notes
· Wine Club Member Party
· Volunteer Park Wine Dinner
· Summer Shipping
· Naomi Lucia Mantone
2009 Grüner Veltliner
This wine has generated quite a bit of buzz. We produced 125 cases of the first Washington Grüner in 2008 and were sold out in weeks. We’ve produced 220 cases of the 2009 and will release it to the public on June 15th. You can pick it up at the winery or order online to have it shipped. Please note we will only ship UPS ground if it is a safe temperature. If it is too hot to ship safely to your location we will hold your order at the winery. Please email Sara with any questions.
2009 Subduction White
50% Roussanne 39%Viognier
11% Grüner Veltliner
Our “go to” summer white is back! The 2009 Vintage is delightfully different, blending the floral elegance of Viognier, the richness of Roussanne and the brilliant acidity of Grüner. A beautifully balanced white that’s perfect for everyday summer drinking. 2009 Subduction White will be released June 15th, you can pick up at the winery or order online.
Grüner Veltliner $20.00 a bottle- $216.00 a case
Club Price $16.00 a bottle- $192.00 a case
Subduction White $18.00 a bottle- $194.40 a case
Club Price $14.40 a bottle- $172.80 a case
New Release Tech Notes
Interested in digging into the detailed information about our exciting new releases: the 2009 Grüner Veltliner and 2009
Subduction White? Download our detailed Tech Notes sheets for these wonderful wines.
2009 Grüner Veltliner Tech Notes.PDF
2009 Subduction White Tech Notes.PDF
Save the date! 2010 Syncline Club Member Party
Our annual wine club member celebration will be July 23rd and July 24th. We hope our wine club members will be able to join us on either date for an evening of dinner, music, dancing, and wine. We’ll once again open our library wines for purchase (and consumption!) It’s truly a special event. Invitations will be mailed shortly, please email Sara with any questions or information on joining our wine club.
Our Summer Shipping Policy
When (if?) the temperatures hit the mid-80′s in your area it will be too hot to ship safely via UPS ground. Any orders placed where it is too warm will be held at Syncline until we feel we can ship safely. If you must have your wine shipped, we will accommodate after signing a heat waiver and at your own risk. Two day and overnight shipping is also available. Please email Sara with any questions. The upside on this cool Spring? We can still ship in the Northwest.
Syncline Wine Dinner at Volunteer Park Cafe
Are you looking for the perfect kick off to the summer season? Then Volunteer Park Cafe is the place to be! Join chefs Ericka Burke and Heather Earnhardt as they create a fantastic meal to showcase the spectacular wines of Washington favorite, Syncline Wine Cellars.
On Saturday, June 12, join the ladies of VPC for a delicious multi-course family style dinner paired with the award-winning wines of Syncline. James Mantone, the founder and winemaker of Syncline, will be on hand to answer questions, talk wine, and enjoy the evening.
Dinner begins at 7pm and cost to attend is $95/person (excluding tax and gratuity). Reservations are required and can be made by calling VPC at 206-328-3155.
The menu for the evening is as follows:
Duck Leg with strawberry & watermelon salad
Syncline Rosé, Columbia Valley, 2009
Alaskan Halibut with jasmine buerre blanc & grapes
Syncline Viognier, Coyote Canyon, 2009
Pork Tenderloin with black pepper braised sweet onions & drunken cherries
Syncline Pinot Noir, Columbia Gorge, 2008
Cacao Crusted Leg of Lamb with rosemary potato dumplings
Syncline Syrah, Columbia Valley, 2008
Bittersweet Chocolate Mascarpone Cake with praline crust
Stumptown Coffee
Naomi
Lucia
Mantone
James, Poppie and Ava are thrilled to announce the arrival of Naomi Lucia Mantone! Naomi was born on May 5th at 7:20am weighing 8 pounds and 9 ounces. Come say hello next time you’re at the winery.
We appreciate your comments and questions. Please send us an e-mail or give us a call 509-365-4361 with any questions. You can also visit us at the winery Thursday through Sunday from 11-6.
Thank you for all of your continued support,
Poppie, James, Ava and Naomi
Syncline Calendar of Events: |
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| June 9th Wine Maker Diner Riverview Restaurant Troutdale, OR |
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June 21st |
June 24th Wine Bloggers Conference Tasting Cave B Inn Quincy, WA |
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June 27th |
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July 9th-10th |
June 23rd-24th Syncline Wine Club Party Syncline Winery Lyle, WA |
| July 31st Irving Street Kitchen Whole Hog Portland, OR |
July 31st “Wine in the Pines” Suncedia Resort Cle Elum, WA |
| August 20th-21st Auction of WA Wines Woodenville, WA |
September 2nd-6th Labor Day Weekend Open House Syncline Winery, Lyle, WA |
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The Wine Club Release for May is the elegant 2008 McKinley Springs Syrah. Nicknamed the “Espresso Block,” McKinley Springs gives us some of the most intense Syrah we produce. We also have a white wine option for you, the beautiful and fragrant 2009 Viognier. The McKinley Springs Syrah will be 
Please join us at the winery to celebrate the start of summer at our Memorial Day Weekend open house Thursday May 27th-Monday May 31st from 11-6. We’ll have a wonderful selection of beautiful artisan cheeses, gourmet chocolates and new releases to taste. On Sunday 
We are pleased to announce the release of our highly anticipated wines, the 
We’ve had some wonderful weeks of sunshine and mild temperatures, which makes pruning the vineyards an almost pleasant task. Up on the hillside the Grass Widows, Prairie Stars, Desert Parsley and Buttercups are beginning to bloom and the garden is planted. We released two new wines last month, The 2008 Columbia Valley Syrah and our 2008 Grenache-Carignan and have been getting a lot of positive feedback on both. If you haven’t tasted them yet plan a trip out to the Gorge, they are selling fast!
There are lots of exciting events are coming up, here are two that are happening this week. Check the calendar of events for more including Taste of Washington, Passport Weekend in the Gorge and our Spring Releases.
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Ava has farm fresh eggs for sale at the winery. These gorgeous eggs are from pasture raised chickens and are 100% Organic.
This wine club shipment will be the 2008 Grenache-Carignan and the 2008 Columbia Valley Syrah.
Our first open house of the year takes place February 11th-14th. Come celebrate with fine wine, artisan cheese and gourmet chocolate while surrounded by the breathtakingly romantic backdrop of the Columbia Gorge. Bring your sweetheart and come sample some wine, cheese and chocolates with us this year.
2007 Cuvée Elena Red Wine
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It’s Thanksgiving weekend at the winery! We’ll have tastings from the barrel and share with you some exquisite European cheeses and chocolates from around the world. Pick up your holiday wines or make arrangements to have them shipped at no cost to you to your family and friends. We’ll be open Friday through Sunday from 11am until 6pm. After the holiday weekend we will switch to our winter hours, 11am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. 
We are offering free UPS ground shipping anywhere in the Continental US, November 28th though December 15th, so you can share your passion of Syncline wines with your friends and family. Just 
Last Thanksgiving weekend we invited you to bring canned or non-perishable food to the winery and we would wave your tasting fee. Thanks to you generous donations we were able to deliver nearly 200lbs of food for the Columbia Gorge food bank. This year our neighboring wineries are extending this offer as well. 
Please join Nora in Seattle this November 21st for one of the hottest wine events of the year! The Washington Wine Commission presents: 
Of the 2007 Cuvée Elena Jay writes: ‘The wine has terrific aromatics that would make most producers of Chateauneuf-du-Pape very proud.’ 
Here’s how he describes Syncline’s Pinot Noir: ‘It displays a lovely perfume of black raspberry and black cherry. Silky-textured, sweetly fruited, and elegant’ 
The last club shipment of 2009, the 2008 Subduction Red has been shipped. If you have not received your wine, please call the winery or