May News

Bud Break at Steep Creek Ranch

The 2010 vintage has begun at Syncline, Steep Creek Ranch Vineyard has awakened from it’s dormancy with delicate buds. The 2010 vintage may be just beginning, but the 2008 McKinley Springs Syrah and the 2009 Rose and Viognier are here and ready for your enjoyment.

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In This issue:

May Wine Club Shipping and
Pick Up Dates
2008 McKinley Springs Syrah
2009 Viognier
New Release Tech Notes
Memorial Day Open House
Meet Jorgia



May Syncline Wine Club Shipment/Pickup

newletter header tempThe 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 charged and shipped to you automatically on Monday May 10th (weather permitting of course) If you are interested in adding or replacing a bottle or two of Syrah with the Viogniernewletter header temp please email Sara or give us a call as soon a s possible. Both these wines are produced in extremely limited quantities so stock up for summer now!

McKinley Springs Syrah $30.00 a bottle- $324.00 a case
Club Price $24.00 a bottle- $288.00 a case

Viognier $20.00 a bottle- $302.40 a case
Club Price $22.50 a bottle- $270.00 a case


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Interested in digging into the detailed information about our exciting new releases: the 2008 MCKinley Springs Syrah and 2009 Viognier? Download our detailed Tech Notes sheets for these wonderful wines.

PDF2009 Viognier Tech Notes.PDF

PDF2008 McKinley Springs Syrah Tech Notes.PDF


Memorial Day Weekend Open House

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 Eric John Kaiser “The French Trubador” will be preforming at the winery from 1-4. Rose and French Music makes for a perfect Sunday. Bring your friends by for a game of Bocce Ball, check out the new buds on the vines and taste some amazing wines. Hope to see you!


newletter header tempBright New Face In The Tasting Room

Please welcome our fabulous new tasting room associate, Jorgia! Jorgia is a recent transplant from the East Coast and will be helping you with your tasting and purchases when you come visit the winery. Come say hello the next time you’re in.


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 and Ava


Syncline Calendar of Events:

May 3rd
Club Release of 2008 Mckinley Springs Syrah Syncline Winery

May 14th
Pouring at Urban Decantur
2030 Main St.
Forest Grove, OR

May 16th
Pouring at Cochon 555
VIP Reception 3:30PM
The Governor Hotel
614 SW 11th Avenue

May 21st
Winemaker dinner
Bridgewater Bistro
20 Basin Street
Astoria, OR

May 22nd
Pouring at Great Wine Buys
2-5 PM
1515 NE Broadway
Portland, OR

May 23rd
Pouring at Cochan 555
VIP Reception
Bell Harbor International
Conference Center
22111 Alaskan Way
Pier 66, Seattle, WA

May 27th-31st
Memorial Day Weekend Open House
Syncline Winery

June 9th
Winemaker Dinner
Riverview Restaurant
Troutdale, OR

June 12th
Winemaker Dinner
Volunteer Park Cafe
Seattle, WA

June 20th
Winemaker Dinner
Inn at Ship Bay
Seattle, WA
June 23rd-24th
Syncline Wine Club Party
Syncline Winery
Lyle, WA


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