WTN: 'Cault what?

[Jenise]

Long ago I discovered Cinsault as a stand-alone grape via the 2010, I think, Tamarack from here in WA state. It had great body and terrific spice. I loved it so much I ordered another half dozen from the winery and blew through them in less than a year. I've craved that experience since and brought these two home from my recent trip to the Columbia River. Opened last night side by side:

2024 Syncline Cinsault McKinley Springs Vineyard Horse Heaven Hills
Bright and candy-sweet raspberry top notes without the supporting spice elements I hope for from this grape.

2024 Echolands Winery Cinsault McKinley Springs Vineyard Horse Heaven Hills
Earthy, strawberry, dry and dull. This is my fourth wine from this brand, but not one has impressed. Considering all the money and lofty ideas being poured into this new winery one expects some wow moments, but I've yet to experience even one.

The best pour was a 50/50 blend of the two, but still: eh.

[David M. Bueker]

Turley makes a lovely Cinsault. Sandlands as well. Sadly neither is easy to get.

Have some current release Terravista (2025) - should probably wait a bit before starting in on them but I could be persuaded.......

[Jenise]

I have another '24 that I expect to be better than either of the two mentioned above. I could be persuaded...btw, we need to reschedule what didn't happen last Monday.