Haven’t been in 4 years. Stopped by today and caught some pretentious or tired crankiness. We left and not buying anymore more Syncline wines. :-(
Kendra Hanna
Wine tasting was a unique experience. We were seated at a table in a beautiful garden and the host would walk by us every 10 minutes to pour us the next wine. Out of the 6 wines we tasted, there were only 2 that we really liked. Tasting were $25 and tasting fee waved of you buy 4 bottles. Bottles were $30-65 each. Not dog friendly. Overall a nice experience but not for the price. Outside food allowed
Kendra Schapansky
Wine tasting was a unique experience. We were seated at a table in a beautiful garden and the host would walk by us every 10 minutes to pour us the next wine. Out of the 6 wines we tasted, there were only 2 that we really liked. Tasting were $25 and tasting fee waved of you buy 4 bottles. Bottles were $30-65 each. Not dog friendly. Overall a nice experience but not for the price. Outside food allowed
Stacy Bartlett
We have toured/tasted at wineries all around the world & Synchline was definitely our fave experience! A true hidden treasure, and a peaceful, beautiful garden environment. The staff was wonderful, from the cheerful greeting by Lauren, followed by, Randi, our knowledgeable tasting server. Cody made sure we were treated well & had an enjoyable experience. The Picpoul was our fave white, don't miss this one.
Meg Morley
We had a very nice information-packed talk with the tasting room manager who is knowledgeable and devoted to his work. The vineyard is lovely and the wines very refined.
EC
Wine was great. Cody was super accommodating. Loved our experience.
Lloyd DeKay
Excellent wines and they've created a beautiful space to partake and enjoy their fruit of the vine. Be prepared for a bit of sticker shock though. Cheap it ain't.
Nathan Crosby
What a beautiful gem of a winery! Secluded, thoughtful, beautiful property doing good work. Reservations required, so plan ahead. Also most of the seating is outdoors near one of many fire pits so dress warm in all but summer months.
Jamie Minick
Excellent wines sitting under beautiful oaks. Highly recommend!
Kim G.
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!
Nancy Lee
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.
Doni Robinson
Wonderful experience and very accommodating and knowledgeable staff! Wine is great!
Trish C.
I love this winery and the wonderful folks who own and manage it! I have been buying and enjoying Syncline wine for almost 20 years. The Mantones, who built this beautiful place, take great pride and care in making their Rhone style wines. They are very knowledgeable about the terriore and growing conditions that influence the wines from year to year, and happy to talk about it with their customers. They have stayed small and quaint rather than become too big and impersonal as so many wineries have done. The staff at Syncline does a great job making the customer's experience special and fun. I can't say enough good things about the wine club manager. She is amazing! She is always cheery and goes the extra mile to make everyone's experience magical. I try to plan my visits when she is working because she is such a pleasure to be around. I can't say enough good things about Syncline winery. It's one of my most favorite places to go.
Carrie A.
This winery is the worst one I have ever been to! We joined the winery because non-members are basically unwelcome. The grounds are beautiful and the wine is amazing, so we joined despite the snobby atmosphere we experienced on our first visit. We returned for our second visit with elderly parents who had traveled from San Diego to experience this winery. Despite being members, we were told a reservation was required (contrary to what the website said.) They were offered low seats they were unable to sit in and and then a table in the back - not the experience we planned on, so we left. I reached out via email and was given their version of the experience - no apology at all! I do not want to be a member of a winery that treats people like this - especially elderly ones. Be ready for their response - they will not apologize!! No longer a member of this winery!!
Haven’t been in 4 years. Stopped by today and caught some pretentious or tired crankiness. We left and not buying anymore more Syncline wines. :-(
Wine tasting was a unique experience. We were seated at a table in a beautiful garden and the host would walk by us every 10 minutes to pour us the next wine. Out of the 6 wines we tasted, there were only 2 that we really liked. Tasting were $25 and tasting fee waved of you buy 4 bottles. Bottles were $30-65 each. Not dog friendly. Overall a nice experience but not for the price. Outside food allowed
Wine tasting was a unique experience. We were seated at a table in a beautiful garden and the host would walk by us every 10 minutes to pour us the next wine. Out of the 6 wines we tasted, there were only 2 that we really liked. Tasting were $25 and tasting fee waved of you buy 4 bottles. Bottles were $30-65 each. Not dog friendly. Overall a nice experience but not for the price. Outside food allowed
We have toured/tasted at wineries all around the world & Synchline was definitely our fave experience! A true hidden treasure, and a peaceful, beautiful garden environment. The staff was wonderful, from the cheerful greeting by Lauren, followed by, Randi, our knowledgeable tasting server. Cody made sure we were treated well & had an enjoyable experience. The Picpoul was our fave white, don't miss this one.
We had a very nice information-packed talk with the tasting room manager who is knowledgeable and devoted to his work. The vineyard is lovely and the wines very refined.
Wine was great. Cody was super accommodating. Loved our experience.
Excellent wines and they've created a beautiful space to partake and enjoy their fruit of the vine. Be prepared for a bit of sticker shock though. Cheap it ain't.
What a beautiful gem of a winery! Secluded, thoughtful, beautiful property doing good work. Reservations required, so plan ahead. Also most of the seating is outdoors near one of many fire pits so dress warm in all but summer months.
Excellent wines sitting under beautiful oaks. Highly recommend!
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.
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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!
I love this winery and the wonderful folks who own and manage it! I have been buying and enjoying Syncline wine for almost 20 years. The Mantones, who built this beautiful place, take great pride and care in making their Rhone style wines. They are very knowledgeable about the terriore and growing conditions that influence the wines from year to year, and happy to talk about it with their customers. They have stayed small and quaint rather than become too big and impersonal as so many wineries have done. The staff at Syncline does a great job making the customer's experience special and fun. I can't say enough good things about the wine club manager. She is amazing! She is always cheery and goes the extra mile to make everyone's experience magical. I try to plan my visits when she is working because she is such a pleasure to be around. I can't say enough good things about Syncline winery. It's one of my most favorite places to go.
This winery is the worst one I have ever been to! We joined the winery because non-members are basically unwelcome. The grounds are beautiful and the wine is amazing, so we joined despite the snobby atmosphere we experienced on our first visit. We returned for our second visit with elderly parents who had traveled from San Diego to experience this winery. Despite being members, we were told a reservation was required (contrary to what the website said.) They were offered low seats they were unable to sit in and and then a table in the back - not the experience we planned on, so we left. I reached out via email and was given their version of the experience - no apology at all! I do not want to be a member of a winery that treats people like this - especially elderly ones. Be ready for their response - they will not apologize!! No longer a member of this winery!!