Winery Syncline - McKinley Springs Vineyard Counoise

Winery Syncline McKinley Springs Vineyard Counoise

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The McKinley Springs Vineyard Counoise of Winery Syncline is a red wine from the region of Horse Heaven Hills of Washington.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the McKinley Springs Vineyard Counoise from the Winery Syncline

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the McKinley Springs Vineyard Counoise of Winery Syncline in the region of Washington is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the McKinley Springs Vineyard Counoise of Winery Syncline in the region of Washington often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Syncline's McKinley Springs Vineyard Counoise.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Counoise

Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.

Informations about the Winery Syncline

The winery offers 30 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 20 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Horse Heaven Hills in the region of Washington

The Winery Syncline is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Horse Heaven Hills to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Washington
In the top 55000 of of United States wines
In the top 3000 of of Horse Heaven Hills wines
In the top 250000 of red wines
In the top 400000 wines of the world

The wine region of Horse Heaven Hills

The wine region of Horse Heaven Hills is located in the region of Columbia Valley of Washington of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Quilceda Creek or the Domaine Passing Time produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Horse Heaven Hills are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Horse Heaven Hills often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, butter or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or chard.


The wine region of Washington

Washington State is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, immediately north of Oregon. Although the history of the wine industry is relatively Short, Washington's 900-plus wineries and 350-plus independent winemakers, with more than 50,000 acres of vineyards, now produce more wine than any other state except California. Almost all wine production is in the hot, desert-like eastern Part of Washington, although there is some Grape growing and an AVA (Puget Sound) in the cooler, wetter west. White Chardonnay and Riesling grapes, and red Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes are the main varieties grown in Washington, but the region produces quality wines from nearly 70 different grape varieties.

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