Expected a bit more 7 years from the vintage date. The fruits have certainly mellowed over time causing the finish to lack much depth. The benefit however is the wine is quite smooth. I do wish some of the flavors I remembered from a few years ago remained. Still an enjoyable wine and will continue to purchase the future vintages, I just might be drinking them sooner than later.
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(Mark Ryan Winery The Dissident Red Wine Columbia Valley) A moderately aromatic wine with raspberry, black currant, earth, floral notes, mineral notes, and spice. The palate has a beautiful texture, richness, and suppleness combining power and elegance. Way over delivers for the quality that is in the bottle. 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah, 22% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Malbec, and 5% Petit Verdot. Ciel du Cheval, Klipsun, Obelisco, Kiona, and Force Majeure vineyards. Aged 20 months in French oak (47% new). 14.6% alcohol. 1,900 cases produced. Sample provided by winery.
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11/4/2020 - sanjuanlewis wrote: 87 Points
Disappointed, likely last it’s prime. Not much fruit to speak of, medium body, medium finish, slight tannins.
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3/20/2019 - Radboy wrote: 88 Points
Nice fruit, not much depth. Too old?
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10/28/2017 - snowingfun Likes this wine: 89 Points
Expected a bit more 7 years from the vintage date. The fruits have certainly mellowed over time causing the finish to lack much depth. The benefit however is the wine is quite smooth. I do wish some of the flavors I remembered from a few years ago remained. Still an enjoyable wine and will continue to purchase the future vintages, I just might be drinking them sooner than later.
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10/12/2017 - norsktorsk wrote: 90 Points
rich and balanced.
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8/12/2017 - WAWINEFAN wrote: 89 Points
A bit flat. Drip up
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