August News
August 31st, 2010
Aaaah, the end of Summer. We’re having beautiful weather and perfect temperatures at the winery. James and Lisa are busy tending the vineyard and washing out barrels all in preparation for the 2010 crush (maybe sneaking in a few hours of kite boarding as well). Ava is getting ready to go back to school and Sara and Poppie are getting the tasting room ready for our Labor Day weekend open house and release of the 2008 Cuvée Elena. So much going on and harvest hasn’t even started yet!
In This issue:
· Labor Day Weekend
· 2008 Cuvée Elena and 2009
….Roussanne Release
· Wine Club Charge and Ship Dates
· Lyle Fire
· Harvest Intern Needed at Syncline
Labor Day Weekend
Please join us September 2nd though the 6th from 11-6 for our annual Labor Day Weekend open house where we will be pouring our flagship wine, the 2008 Cuvée Elena. Saturday and Sunday we will be joined once
again by Eric John Kaiser, The French Troubadour from 1-5. His wonderful music is the perfect accompaniment for fresh artisan cheeses and Rhone style wines. Bring the whole family, we’ve got healthy snacks and a fun swing for the kids as well!
2008 Cuvée Elena and 2009 Roussanne Release
We’re excited to announce the release of our 2008 Cuvée Elena on September 2nd. This vintage is a blend of A blend of 48% Grenache / 24% Mourvedre / 13% Syrah / 10% Counoise / 5% Cinsault. We’ve only produced 250 cases of this exquisite wine and it sells out very quickly year after year.
· Cuvee Elena $35.00 a bottle / $378.00 per case
· Club Price $28 a bottle / $336.00 per case
We are also releasing our acclaimed 2009 Rousanne on September 2nd. This is a complex white wine, we refer to as “a red wine drinkers white”. Nothing pairs better with Oysters, scallops, lobster and soft, rich cheeses.
· Roussanne $22.00 a bottle / $237.60 per case
· Club price $17.60 a bottle / $211.20 per case
You can order both of these superb wines online to have your bottles shipped to you or you may pick up at the winery Thursday though Sunday from 11-6.
Syncline Wine Club Charge and Shipping Dates
It’s that time again! The September Club selection will be the 2008 Cuvée Elena.
For members who pick up their selection at the winery we will charge your card on September 1st. You may pick up your selection Thursday-Sunday between 11-6.
For members who have their wine shipped to them we will charge your card September 8th and ship your wine Monday the 13th weather permitting. If there is a delay in shipping you will be contacted.
If you have new credit card information, a new billing or shipping address, or any questions regarding your order please e-mail Sara and I will be happy to help you.
We’ve had a wonderful summer thanks to all of you and will be announcing some exciting club exclusives this fall. Please make sure to check the calendar of events as we’ve added a few special tastings and winemaker dinners.
Highway 8 Complex Fire
Thank you to everyone for your concern about the fire that started near Cor Cellars on Thursday August 26th. We wanted to let you all know that none of the Lyle wineries were affected by the fire or the smoke.
The fire is now mostly contained and all the residents of Lyle are back in their homes. Unfortunately our neighbor lost his barn and his entire stock of hay and winter firewood. If you’d like to help Smitty we’ll let you know how in next month’s newsletter.
Harvest Intern Needed!
James is looking for help during the 2010 Harvest. The season consists of long days of processing grapes and cleaning equipment. If you or someone you know has an interest or experience in working crush. Please e-mail James your information and experience.
As always, thank you for all of your continued support,
James, Poppie, Ava and Naomi
Syncline Calendar of Events: |
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September 1st |
September 2nd-6th |
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September 13th-14th Club Ship Cuvée Elena |
September 10th |
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September 26th |
September 29h |
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October 24th |
November 6th |
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November 26th-28h |
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Fire Photos: Kelly Phipps & Jame Mantone
(Design & photography: David Lloyd Imageworks)
Happy Summer! Long days and hot temperatures are helping our 2010 fruit and we’re busy working out in the vineyards. Soon we’ll be bottling some of our amazing 2009 reds for your drinking pleasure. In the mean time most of the 2008 vintage has been released and are available for purchase and consumption now. Stop by, the whites are chilled and the boccie ball court is ready for you.
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!
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 
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.
‘cork · a bottle shop 
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