Syncline
Syncline produces wines from Columbia Valley in Washington, drawing on the region's continental climate and diverse terroirs. The winery focuses on Rhône-style blends and sparkling wines, with Steep Creek Ranch—a Mourvedre, Grenache, and Syrah blend—anchoring its portfolio. Cuvée Elena, another Grenache-Mourvedre-Syrah expression, offers a complementary take on the same varietal combination. For those seeking white wines, Scintillation Blanc de Blanc showcases Chardonnay in sparkling form. These wines have been assessed by major critics including Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Spectator, and Falstaff, reflecting the winery's engagement with established wine criticism. Columbia Valley's warm days and cool nights create conditions suited to both traditional Rhône varieties and cool-climate sparkling production.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Wine Spectator, Falstaff