Located in the Columbia Gorge AVA, which straddles Oregon and is at the westernmost edge of Washington State's Columbia Valley AVA, Syncline is a limited-edition, small-batch winery that maintains a strong vision of producing world-class wines through innovative winemaking, while also being mindful of the environment in every aspect of its vineyards, using biodynamic farming methods on its own vineyards.
Located on the eastern edge of the Columbia Gorge AVA, our Grüner Veltliner vineyards produce wines that are vibrant and fresh.
The vines grow on windswept soils layered with fractured basalt, drawing tremendous energy and vitality from this dynamic terrain.
The Columbia River moderates temperatures and winds sweep across the landscape, resulting in wines that are lively and full of finesse.
Biodynamically grown grapes represent the fullest expression of the purity of the land.
Dry and supported by refreshing acidity, this wine offers flavors and aromas of green melon, freshly cut hay and hints of orchard flowers.
It pairs well with fresh, chilled shellfish, sushi and asparagus.
West Balch Ranch is a new vineyard adjacent to the winery.
We have managed this vineyard since the original plantings and are excited to add this vineyard to our new line of wines, which include Viognier and Grüner Veltliner.
Like all our vineyards, we practice biodynamic and organic farming methods.
All grapes were hand harvested, whole bunch pressed and then left to rest overnight before being transferred to barrels.
The two harvests are spaced three weeks apart.
The wild fermentation and maturation was done in half acacia puncheons and half Noblo concrete "eggs".
Bottled in March 2023.
A syncline is a geological term that refers to a section of rock where horizontally deposited layers of rock are bent by lateral pressure to form a winding valley.
Owners and winemakers James and Poppy Manton's winery and vineyards are located in the Columbia Gorge AVA, which straddles Oregon and is on the westernmost edge of Washington's Columbia Valley AVA, the largest AVA in the state.
The AVA is split between the rainy western and semi-arid desert regions, and their winery and vineyards are located in the middle.
Their winemaking, which began with just 76 cases in 1999, has remained unchanged ever since, and they have earned a high reputation as a limited production winery, maintaining a strong vision of producing world-class wines through innovative winemaking, while also respecting the environment in every aspect of their biodynamic vineyards.
In order to maintain a close relationship with the barrels and grapes, annual production is limited to 5,000 cases.