Deep ruby. Full legs. Sweet cherry on nose. Smooth mouthfeel with long astringent finish. Notes of blackberry, blueberry, black currant, cherry, plum and cracked black pepper. Still youthful. Parker said "Drink 2016-2030." I can believe it.
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(Mark Ryan Winery Dead Horse Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain) Dark in color. Aromatically brooding and locked up with dark fruit, cassis, floral notes, blackberries, and spice. The palate is incredibly rich and textured with great density and depth and firm tannins that still need some time to fully stretch their legs. Give two plus years or a long decant. 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot. Ciel du Cheval, Obelisco, Red Willow, Kiona, and Force Majeure vineyards. Aged 21 months in French oak (78% new). 14.9% alcohol. 1,175 cases produced. Sample provided by winery.
(Mark Ryan Cabernet Sauvignon Dead Horse) Very dark red violet color; loam, black currant nose; loam, black currant palate; medium-plus finish 92+ points
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12/24/2022 - enjoyvino Likes this wine: 93 Points
Perfect to drink with Xmas Eve friends
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12/29/2020 - 312 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Deep ruby. Full legs. Sweet cherry on nose. Smooth mouthfeel with long astringent finish. Notes of blackberry, blueberry, black currant, cherry, plum and cracked black pepper. Still youthful. Parker said "Drink 2016-2030." I can believe it.
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5/2/2019 - Redteeth wrote:
This bottle was in great shape. Other than for the sediment in the bottle, it still appears more youthful than its age would infer.
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12/18/2018 - Redteeth wrote:
This bottle was in excellent condition and very enjoyable. No need to hurry on this vintage but its good now.
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10/15/2017 - fredman wrote: 92 Points
Two hour decant. Excellent. Drink or hold until 2020.
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