Syncline 2004 Cuvée Elena G-S-M (Columbia Valley (WA))

This is the first bottling of what will be the winery's flagship Southern Rhône-inspired blend. It includes the first estate-grown fruit, and the rest from Alder Ridge. It has great concentration, and a tarry, jammy aspect that pushes the fruit into more richness and intensity. Complexity and ripeness shows right from the start, carrying through to a finish with citrusy, bright cool-climate fruits. A captivating wine, with a forward and intriguing set of sauvage and tarry flavors; tremendous length. 122 cases produced. Paul Gregutt