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 Vintage2012 Label 1 of 21 
TypeRed
ProducerSyncline (web)
VarietyRed Rhone Blend
DesignationSubduction Red Wine
Vineyardn/a
CountryUSA
RegionWashington
SubRegionColumbia Valley
AppellationColumbia Valley
UPC Code(s)451226767503

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2015 and 2016 (based on 5 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 89.2 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 43 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by Leomania on 9/8/2017 & rated 89 points: Blackberry, red plum, cacao. Medium acidity provides good lift. Soft tannins, sweet oak. Very enjoyable. (1323 views)
 Tasted by Leomania on 4/20/2017 & rated 89 points: Previous note applies. (1445 views)
 Tasted by Leomania on 3/14/2017 & rated 89 points: Red fruit now outpacing the blue, some blackberry in the mix. Enjoyable, time to finish up methinks. (1569 views)
 Tasted by brouigu1 on 2/22/2017 & rated 90 points: I purchased 4 bottles and this was the last of them.... sorry I opened the others so early. Paired with Brasied pork tenderloin in Leek and Truffle sauce. Nice pairing!

Dark purple with aroma's of black fruits and pepper. On the palate this has settled down and the tannin and acids are decently balanced. The black fruits, jammy cherry and pepper was showing well after an hour in the glass.

Nice showing this round... This is not a lay down type of wine so consuming in the next year or two seems appropriate. (1602 views)
 Tasted by Champagneinhand on 8/25/2016 & rated 85 points: Thinner than I had anticipated and even with lots of swirling the fruit was a bit subdued although the cherry kirsch were notable. I will hold my remaining 3 bottles in hopes that this is cellar napping and that like the 2010, it will awake to show its fullest potential. (2214 views)
 Tasted by Leomania on 12/31/2015 & rated 89 points: Blueberry settling down a bit. Enjoyed more than the last bottle. (786 views)
 Tasted by familydoc on 10/26/2015 & rated 88 points: Nose: sugary cherry cough syrup

Taste: decent acidity and tannin structure for decently rich meal, seems like it would be versatile (853 views)
 Tasted by green-steve on 6/28/2015 & rated 88 points: Very tasty Washington Rhone blend - blue/red fruits, spice, nice acidity, great finish. Look forward to future vintages. (2063 views)
 Tasted by GoBlue2002 on 1/29/2015 & rated 87 points: Drank at Sturla's.
Simple and easy drinking, and quite light. Not a whole lot going on aromatically. This is simple to the point where no one could identify this as a rhone blend.
That said, it does represent good value at the price point. Unfortunately it was blown away by the other wines later in the evening. (2075 views)
 Tasted by Jamesgold on 1/15/2015 & rated 91 points: Fruity with a small amount of meaty goodness. (1847 views)
 Tasted by Champagneinhand on 1/5/2015: Not ready. Only real noticeable are a bit of restrained Grenache and Mouvedre but the herbal notes are there. with a few years this will become a beauty as I hated the 2010, but by the end I wish I had purchased a full case. I will wait 2 more years as that seemed to be just right with 2012. (2293 views)
 Tasted by Leomania on 12/17/2014 & rated 89 points: Gobs of blueberry; a bit overwhelming at first. Pepper and some herbs as well. Flavors play out for awhile on the finish. Will not open another for a couple of years, give time for the blue fruit to mellow out a bit which I find usually happens with Mourvedre-based wines. (1636 views)
 Tasted by olddominion on 11/19/2014 & rated 91 points: Nice juicy fruit. Sweet transition to a more old world finish. Good tannins. Long lasting finish . Edv (1304 views)
 Tasted by boogeyone on 11/11/2014 & rated 88 points: A well-structure, lively, earthy yet fruity daily drinker. (970 views)
 Tasted by Jamesgold on 10/30/2014 & rated 91 points: Blackberry, raspberry, with a dusty mineral earthiness. Bright acids make this wine lively. (918 views)
 Tasted by Shawnmcg on 10/5/2014 & rated 88 points: Really enjoyed this wine, fruit forward, good nose. Though not as good as their higher end wines, they really do have some great Rhonr style blends there. (1143 views)
 Tasted by Anthony Lombardi on 9/29/2014 & rated 91 points: Poured out two glasses for about 30 min before drinking. Crushed flowers, blackberry & peppery notes on the nose. Full bodied on the palate. Very bright- great use of the Grenache & Mourvedre here. You get the crunchy red fruit, but balanced well with the structure of the Mourvèdre. A great take on a Cotes du Rhone.

Paired w/Hawaiian style pulled pork. A great food wine, especially with the briny/smoky flavors in the pork. (1277 views)
 Tasted by mreinitz on 9/24/2014 & rated 89 points: Bigger and richer than most previous vintages, with raspberry, cherry, and strawberry flavors. Very juicy with a hint of sweetness. I could see how this could get to be a little much, but it hit the spot tonight. (1006 views)
 Tasted by ScubaSommelier on 9/14/2014 & rated 92 points: Smokey prunes and peppers. Drinking well even with the young age. Very good. (1161 views)
 Tasted by Jamesgold on 8/26/2014 & rated 91 points: Drank with Pizza at work event. Not much notes other than it drank great out of plastic cups. (975 views)
 Tasted by rocknroller on 4/5/2014 & rated 87 points: Deep garnet color. 2oz pour over 30 minutes. Fruit forward, ripe berries, boysenberry, raspberry, some blue fruit. Ripe fruit red berry fruit, herbal, spices; there is some roundness and decent texture, but it comes off a bit unbalanced presently with alcohol on the finish. This might be better with a little bottle age. Was better with food as well. I'd rather go for a quality CdR at that price point. (1256 views)
 Tasted by Dale M on 3/14/2014 & rated 88 points: Dark and concentrated, I like this wine a lot. But upon reflection, I think I like the more cool vintage (2011) for its pepper and racy red fruit profile. (1145 views)
 Tasted by Brix on 3/11/2014: Purchased off an overpriced restaurant list, this was a disappointment to everyone at the table. Lacking in acidity, with gobs of dark, jammy fruit and little else. Monolithic and not especially food friendly, fatiguing to the point that none of us cared to finish our glass. (1099 views)
 Tasted by Motz on 3/1/2014 & rated 88 points: Consistent with previous note. Not as sophisticated as the producer's higher-end wines, yet still more than an oak bomb. 87-88. (1124 views)
 Tasted by Matteo1 on 2/25/2014 & rated 90 points: Good medium nose of flowers, raspberries, and gravel. Surprisingly viscous in the mouth, coming off very disjointed at first. But like a good wine should it opens up over a few hours and gains a slight savory note. Raspberries, strawberries, gravel, garrigue, and a good but balanced taste of natural acidity ends with a medium finish. This is one minimally oaked wine that gives up no hint of new oak flavor. Right now it is rustic and tight, I think it will be better in a few years. (988 views)
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Syncline

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Red 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.

USA

American 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 Rimmerman

Columbia 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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