Syncline Winery - Lyle

Wine was great. Cody was super accommodating. Loved our experience.

I'm a fan of big, bold reds sorry Pinot lovers so tend to enjoy wines from grapes grown in eastern Washington and Oregon over those from Williamette Valley. Syncline produces just a few varieties of wine, but that's ok because they are all delicious! The 2020 Couve Elena was my favorite, a blend of Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache and Cardigan, it was smooth with aromas of raspberry and plum and it had a great mouthfeel. It was the first wine that we tasted and i knew immediately I would be purchasing some. The Mourvèdre was another winner lush, juicy with hints of black pepper.I've been a fan of Syncline for years but this was my first visit to the vineyard. Over the summer I stopped in without a reservation and was turned away which left a bad first impression. I was on my own, the place was not crowded, but they still said no. When a friend who is a member invited me along for her wine pickup, I decided to give them another try. With reservations confirmed, we were greeted as we walked through the parking area. The tasting area, in a large wooden structure, is not heated so know this if you are going in colder weather. We were bundled up and they provide blankets so for the 90 minutes we were there, it was fine. Since there were only three wines to sample, the pours were very generous. After the pours, we each enjoyed a glass of the Couve Elena. The young man hosting us (Cody, tasting room manager) was very friendly, knowledgeable, and shared the history about Elena (namesake for the Couve Elena) and the vineyard. Syncline grows their own grapes sources others locally, fervent believers in sustainable farming and supporting local. We enjoyed the education as much as the wine. In the spring the vineyard takes on an entirely different look when the fields are covered with wild flowers that bloom like a symphony, starting out yellow, then followed by purples and blues. Syncline offers tastings out in the vineyard where you are emerged in this beauty. Later in the summer when the heat turns everything gold and brown, a different beauty awaits. In the fall there are seats outside by fire pits. I love their wine and now I love their tasting experience! Can't wait to visit again in the spring. And a membership is highly likely.

Thank You to everyone at Syncline for a thoroughly delightful evening last Saturday, the 8th of October. Lauren was great!Everyone was so friendly. Soul Prophet was outstanding. (We did our best to clap as loud as we could.)We found a wonderful spot in the garden and loved sharing it with bees, moths, hummingbirds close; acorn woodpeckers in the nearby oaks.Your attention to detail and accommodations were just wonderful; we are so glad that the weather made for a joyful, (Busy!!! for you folks) evening for all.We will be back!

Awful customer service. Pretentious. They have a way of blaming the customer for everything. Don’t waste your time. They even treat their wine club members with disrespect.

Wonderful experience and very accommodating and knowledgeable staff! Wine is great!