Happy Sunday! I got a lot of yard work done today, vacuumed up the leaves from the storm, mowed and planted a bunch of begonias, so now I'm ready for a little relaxation before dinner. And what better way to relax than opening a nice bottle of wine. Tonight I've opened a bottle of 2020 Mark Ryan Winery "Lonely Heart" Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Red Mountain AVA of Washington sourced from a single vineyard, Quintessence from two blocks planted with clone 191 (a personal favorite as this is the same clone that Seven Hills uses for their Summit View Cabernet) and clone 337. So, let's see what this wine has to offer!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, as you might expect from a solid Cabernet. The wine presents aromas of blackberry, earthy peat, leather and baking spice. Take a sip and your palate is awash in blackberry and currant, with a hint of tawny port, before transitioning to some warm peppery spice notes midpalate. The tannins are nicely structured, allowing this wine to really showcase the complexity of the fruit ahead of the velvety smooth dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9.5, as it's just a pleasant drinking Cabernet that highlights the beauty of Washington wine and the Red Mountain AVA. This wine would pair well with a variety of hearty dishes, robust cheeses and charcuterie, grilled steaks, rack of lamb, or even smoked brisket. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled prime ribeye eye, beautifully marbled, along with some fire roasted hatch chiles, oven roasted beets and corn on the cob. Cheers!
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