Mark Ryan Tasting

Woodinville Tasting Room
Tasted Monday, July 15, 2024 by 3daywinereview.com with 151 views

Introduction

Easily my favorite winery visit on this recent Woodinville/Walla Walla Trip. All wines over 92 points.

Flight 1 (11 Notes)

  • 2023 Mark Ryan Sauvignon Blanc 92 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

    One of the better whites of the trip. Grapefruit, cat pee in a good way, spice, lemon and tropical fruit. Nice acidity and medium plus finish.

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  • 2021 Mark Ryan Pinot Noir Megan Anne 92 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills

    Full throttle Pinot Noir with cranberry, strawberry, soy, spice and a mineral streak on the finish. I would hold these until 2027.

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  • 2022 Mark Ryan Cabernet Sauvignon The Dissident 92 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

    So when people say they like Caymus this is now the perfect alternative that is good. $45 retail and diam 10. Cherry, plum, spice, minerals and floral notes. Smooth wine with medium finish.

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  • 2022 Mark Ryan Cabernet Sauvignon The Dissident 92 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

    At the tasting room and this was drinking well right out of the gate. A fruit forward wine that will drink young. Juicy fruit featuring cherry and plum. Spice, neutral oak and floral notes. Medium finish. Excellent value under $50.

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  • 2022 Mark Ryan Syrah Wild Eyed Red Mountain 93 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain

    Wonderful showing with spice, black pepper, sour cherry, minerals and earth. Medium plus finish. Drink well now but will go through 2032.

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  • 2021 Mark Ryan Long Haul 93 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

    Big wine with tobacco, plum, spice, floral, earth and minerals. Everything is here for a long haul aging! Not sure what one user was thinking with a 78 but you get that on Cellar Tracker.

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  • 2021 Mark Ryan Cabernet Sauvignon Dead Horse 94 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain

    What a beautiful wine with dark purple color. Cherry, spices, blueberries, oak, eucalyptuses, coffee beans and plum. Long finish. Needs some time in the cellar so drink after 2028.

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  • 2020 Mark Ryan Merlot Little Sister 93 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain

    Very fragrant wine with perfume, cherry, raspberries, lily, cigar and minerals. Medium plus finish. Should age a while.

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  • 2021 Mark Ryan Water Witch Red Mountain 93 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain

    Clove, vanilla, black licorice, dark cherries, blueberries, and earth. Nice fruit right out of the gate and medium plus finish. Excellent wine.93-95

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  • 2021 Mark Ryan Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines 93 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

    Cherry, plum, coffee beans, menthol, spice and blue currants. Really tasty and long finish. Drink 2028 and beyond.

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  • 2021 Mark Ryan Cabernet Sauvignon Lonely Heart 94 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain

    The best wine at the tasting but they were all great. Cherry, oak, vanilla, spice, dark chocolate and dark berries. Long finish and has the potential for 20 plus years of aging. 94-97

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