2004 Syncline Syrah McKinley Springs Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 90.1 points

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  10/11/2009 - Dulcie and Aylwin wrote:

  Discovered Syncline when foraging for wine on the north side of the Columbia Gorge near Hood River in a little town called Bingen. Syncline's base was an unlikely looking shed back then and they have moved subsequently closer to their vineyards. Let not a dull gray shed fool you for the wine within is really good. There is in reality a huge gulf between the enjoyable everyday wines we buy for $10 or so and a proper wine like this. Yet the CT scores may show just a couple of points in that difference. Very misleading. Very dark, purplish blackish red; aroma is fine but complex with espresso, berry and smoke; on the palate is the best part with a complex, balanced array of flavours including berry fruits, espresso, spice, smoke, a smooth, lingering texture.

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  7/14/2008 - emdub wrote: 92 Points

  Very complex. Balanced fruit and minerality make this a wine destined to be paired with lamb. Tanins present, although not overbearing. Dark chocolate and cherry on the nose. Beautiful wine.

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  10/13/2007 - Triple H wrote: 90 Points

  Love this wine. Dense, Dark and Spicy. Blending fruit and earth together with an expansive mouth feel.

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  4/13/2007 - Aurelius wrote: 90 Points

  Superb syrah; rich smoky fruit and bright acidity in excellent balance with supple mouthfeel and a strong finish. Recommended.

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