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2016 Mark Ryan Winery Dead Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

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September 17, 2023 - $41

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RATINGS

94Jeb Dunnuck

...more savory, mineral-style of that terroir front and center. Cassis, toasted spice, dried earth, and lead pencil notes all flow to a full-bodied, concentrated, yet elegant Cabernet Sauvignon that does everything right...it has plenty of upfront charm...

93Wine Spectator

Polished and well-knit, featuring a sleek backbone of lively tannins and acidity, layered with bright black cherry, mocha and toasted spice flavors that build richness toward fine-grained tannins.

93James Suckling

Dark stony aromas with redcurrants and cherries that lead to a very fluid, polished and even-paced palate. Long, enduring dark-fruit flavors here; this has handsomely balanced style.

92Stephen Tanzer

... Classic varietal scents of cassis, blackberry, violet and tobacco leaf, plus coffee and mocha notes from the new oak. At once deep and refined, spreading out to coat the palate with flavors of dark fruits, herbs, spices and black olive... Finishes with suave tannins and lingering notes of berries and mocha.

90Wine Enthusiast

Aromas of char, dried herb, matchstick and cherry lead to chocolaty plum and cherry flavors that show a sense of polish. It's surprisingly restrained...

REGION

United States, Washington, Yakima Valley, Red Mountain

Yakima Valley AVA was the first AVA created in Washington State. The valley, a 600,000-acre area in south central Washington, was granted AVA status in 1983. In 1984 Columbia Valley was given AVA status, and Yakima Valley was enclosed within the Columbia Valley AVA. Nevertheless, Yakima Valley remains home to the largest concentration of vineyards and wineries in the state. There are more than 60 wineries and some 16,000 vineyard acres, and nearly 40% of Washington wines are made with Yakima Valley grapes. The most frequently planted grape is Chardonnay, followed by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaking here dates to 1869, when a winemaker from Alsace planted grape vines. Vineyard planting and wine production plodded along slowly until the early 1980s when numerous modern pioneers started making well-reviewed Yakima Valley wines. Some of the state’s newest, most closely watched appellations, including Red Mountain AVA and Horse Heaven Hills AVA, are contained within Yakima Valley.

TYPE

Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.