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.
Syncline is a geological term that refers to a section of rock where horizontally deposited strata are bent by lateral pressure to form a winding valley of rock. The name comes from the Coyote Wall syncline, which can be seen from the winery.
Owners and winemakers James and Poppy Manton's winery and vineyards are located in the Columbia Gorge AVA, straddling Washington and Oregon.
They were also the founding members of AVA in 2004.
The Columbia Gorge is divided into a cool, rain-rich western region and a semi-arid desert eastern region, and they use grapes from this special region as well as grapes from long-established, top-notch growers in Washington State.
Syncline was founded in 1999 by a couple who were making Pinot Noir in Oregon, with just 76 cases, and their winemaking has remained unchanged ever since, with each wine being delicate and elegant.
The winery uses biodynamic farming methods in its own vineyards and has a strong vision of "continuing to produce innovative wines that are environmentally friendly and can be used on a global scale," earning it a high reputation as a limited production winery.