Synapse Wines

Silky sweet, with aromas of grapefruit, lemon and peach.

Bright fruit flavors, leading to a light refreshing finish.  Pairs well with fresh appetizers and your favorite fish, or great for sipping by itself.

Fruit driven wine with a full, round mouthfeel.  Clean and crisp finish. 

Darker than the 'usual' rose, with light fruit aromas and classic syrah flavors in a lighter style.

Full bodied Syrah with classic notes of red berry and plum.  Hints of vanilla with a mild tannin finish. 

Multiple award-winning wine, including Double Gold Medal at the 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and a Gold Medal at the 2009 California State Fair.  This wine displays a dark reddish purple color and with mild blackberry and spice flavors with subtle smoked meat aromas and mild tannins.

This wine is a smooth blend (cofermentation, technically) of 90% syrah and 10% viognier.  It has aromas of fresh berry with distinct floral notes.  It is balanced and smooth on the palate, with cherry and dark fruit notes finishing with hints of vanilla.   It pairs well with grilled meats and pasta, or is enjoyed by itself. 

This is a late harvest Syrah, with a hint of residual sweetness (2.03% residual sugar).  It has intense, ripe berry flavors with mild acid and velvety tannins.    Almost too delicious to be shared with food.   It can be enjoyed by itself, with smoked meats and pasta, hearty cheese, or as a dessert wine. 

Medium bodied wine with notes of pepper and soft fruit. 

Small lot production.  Dark and velvety with earthy aromas and oak flavors.  This is one phenomenal wine. 

This is a sweet, full bodied  dessert wine that retains the classic notes of the Syrah grape.  It's great by itself or with desserts, and pairs very well with robust cheeses.  It's made in the classic Port style.    But because of recent regulation changes, we can't call it Port, so we're calling it Starboard.