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By Stephen Tanzer
(Syncline Wine Cellars Cuvee Elena Columbia Valley) Login and sign up and see review text.
November/December 2010, IWC Issue #153, (See more on Vinous...)
Washington Wine Report
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By Sean Sullivan
(Syncline Cuvee Elena Columbia Valley) Light herbal and floral notes mix with wild blueberries, raspberries, mineral notes, and a whiff of pepper. The palate is seamlessly stitched together with impeccable balance. Bright acidity and incredibly fresh, clean fruit flavors persist on and on long after the last sip. 48% Grenache, 24% Mourvedre, 13% Syrah, 10% Counoise, and 5% Cinsault. Northridge, Coyote Canyon, and McKinley Springs vineyards. Aged in 225L and 700L French oak (2nd and 3rd fill) for 16 months. 250 cases produced.
2/2/2011, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) **** points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2008
- TypeRed
- ProducerSyncline
- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- DesignationCuvée Elena
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationColumbia Valley
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10/10/2018 - Bluecollar wrote: 89 Points
Well balanced with somewhat silky tannins. Good fruit over all and very enjoyable. Not necessarily remarkable, but it has held up well and has reached it's peak.
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7/18/2018 - millerarner wrote: 90 Points
Still going strong with no signs of decline. I’m not an IPOB disciple, but one of my favorite attributes in wine is balance, and this certainly has it. Every time we have a bottle of Syncline, we seem to comment favorably on the skill of the winemaker.
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7/16/2016 - aChave wrote: 88 Points
Bright red fruit with good acidity and balance. Pleasant, easy-drinking, good quality. Very much alive and kicking. Worth the aging, given the added complexity.
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11/27/2014 - Bluecollar Likes this wine: 91 Points
Opened and let breath for 60 minutes with no decanting.
Well integrated and classic syncline wine. Flavors of red and black fruit, with cloves and cinnamon and and edge of cedar. Restrained tannins that are firm but no overpowering. Long, clean, floral finish.
Drinking well now, and should hold or improve for 2-5 yrs
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1/17/2014 - Bluecollar Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drinking well now and should have 3+ years more to go. Nose is somewhat muted, with scents of cherry. Flavors of black cherry, red plume, and cinnamon with a round yet firm tannin structure. Very nice mouth feel with a long finish that builds off strawberry pie and chocolate and ends with warm spice.
Excellent
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