{"id":19,"name":"Syzygy Winery","image_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPTApPTUztF0F4IDI80bR6h4xHomo2wgVNM6H_B=w408-h680-k-no","district":"Airport","hours":"Saturdays- 11am-5pm \nFri - Sun Must Call Reserve","hours_type":"limited","dog_friendly":false,"red_wine":true,"white_wine":false,"bubbles":false,"brewery":false,"woman_owned":false,"year_established":2001,"winemaker":"Zach Brettler","website":"http://www.syzygywines.com/","phone":"(509) 522-0484","address":"405 E Boeing Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362","description":"Inspired by celestial alignments, Syzygy blends varietals and terroirs with astronomer‑turned‑winemaker care; limited red wines emerge from sustainable blocks nurtured like children","lat":46.087425,"lng":-118.2741201,"appt_url":"https://squareup.com/appointments/book/3NQK4SXGY5A0X","walk_in":false,"tasting_fee":"$10 per person waived with purchase.","explorer_tags":[],"profile":"# Syzygy Winery — Knowledge Profile\n## Walla Walla Valley, Washington\n\n---\n\n### Founding Story\n\nSyzygy Winery was founded in 2002 by Zach Brettler, beginning production at a modest 600 cases. The winery takes its name from the astronomical term \"syzygy\" (pronounced \"szz-eh-jee\"), which refers to the moment of perfect alignment between three celestial bodies — as occurs during a total solar eclipse. Brettler, who has witnessed multiple total solar eclipses and holds a lifelong personal interest in space and astronomy, chose the name deliberately. As he explains it, the concept of alignment is not merely a personal passion but a guiding principle of the winery's approach: bringing together different grape varieties and diverse vineyard sources to achieve a state of perfect harmony. The winery's identity is reinforced visually by a metal and bronze sign crafted by local artist Victor Trejo.\n\n---\n\n### Winemaker\n\nZach Brettler serves as both Owner and Winemaker at Syzygy. His winemaking philosophy reflects a nurturing, non-interventionist ethos: he describes caring for his wines \"as if they were our own children, nurturing their development without interfering in their freedom of expression.\" This hands-off yet attentive approach suggests a winemaking style oriented toward allowing terroir and variety to express themselves naturally, with the winemaker serving as a careful steward rather than a heavy hand in the cellar. All wines are produced \"crush to bottle\" at Syzygy's own facility located near the Walla Walla Airport, giving Brettler full control over every stage of production.\n\n---\n\n### Vineyard Sources\n\nSyzygy sources fruit from multiple Washington State appellations, reflecting a deliberate strategy to capture diverse terroir and provide resilience against localized weather events during harvest. Sourcing regions include the **Walla Walla Valley**, **Horse Heaven Hills**, **Red Mountain**, and the **Wahluke Slope**. Rather than owning vineyards outright, Syzygy secures its grape supply through long-term acreage contracts with growers. This approach gives the winery significant control and flexibility over how the fruit is farmed. Brettler emphasizes meticulous management of small vineyard blocks within each site. The winery is also committed to working with growers who practice sustainable, environmentally-friendly viticulture.\n\n---\n\n### Signature Wines & Varieties\n\nSyzygy specializes in limited-production red wines. The current portfolio includes a **Syrah**, a **Cabernet Sauvignon**, and a selection of **unique red blends**. More recently, the winery has expanded its blending program to incorporate **Malbec** and **Tempranillo**, adding further complexity and variety to its lineup. Production has grown from the founding volume of 600 cases to approximately 2,000 cases in current vintages, remaining firmly in the \"very limited\" category by design.\n\n---\n\n### Winery Character\n\nWhat sets Syzygy apart in the Walla Walla wine landscape is the intersection of intellectual curiosity, multi-appellation sourcing strategy, and a philosophy of minimal interference paired with maximum attentiveness. The winery's identity is rooted in the idea of alignment — of varietals, vineyard sites, and winemaking intent coming together in concert. By drawing from four distinct Washington appellations under long-term grower contracts, Syzygy achieves both stylistic breadth and agricultural security that single-vineyard or single-AVA producers cannot. The name itself signals an owner deeply engaged with ideas beyond the winery walls, and that intellectual character appears to inform every aspect of how the wines are conceived and produced. The winery's small scale — capped around 2,000 cases — ensures that each wine receives close personal attention from Brettler through every stage of production.\n\n---\n\n*Sections on tasting notes, wine club tiers and benefits, tasting room hours and visitor experience, and press accolades were not represented in the available scraped content and have been omitted.*","somm_notes":[],"wines":[{"name":"Syrah, Walla Walla Valley","vintage":"2020","variety":"Syrah","price":"$55.00"},{"name":"Saros, Columbia Valley","vintage":"2010","variety":"Red Blend","price":"$60.00"},{"name":"Saros, Columbia Valley","vintage":"2009","variety":"Red Blend","price":"$55.00"}],"patti":null,"visitor_ratings":[{"source":"yelp","rating":4.0,"count":12}],"sample_reviews":[],"critic_scores":[],"community_scores":[{"wine_name":"Syrah","vintage":2007,"score":90,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") Middle of the round for this tasting. Cherry, floral, spice and earth. Medium finish. ("},{"wine_name":"Syrah","vintage":null,"score":93,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.3/5 (43 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Saros","vintage":null,"score":93,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.3/5 (41 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Red","vintage":null,"score":91,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.1/5 (54 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":null,"score":90,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.0/5 (51 ratings)"}],"events":[]}