Happy Sunday! It's been cold an rainy today, so I confess I haven't done much outside of some laundry, but at least there's wine! Tonight I am getting ready for a bit of Italian for dinner, and though I seriously thought about opening a nice bottle of Italian wine, I opted for a bottle of wine I just recently received from a special promotion by Mark Ryan Winery. The 2020 Mark Ryan Winery "The Dissident" Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (72%), Merlot (24%), Malbec (3%) and Petit Verdot (1%) from 11 different vineyards in the Columbia Valley AVA of Washington. So, let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, just as you might expect from a classic Washington Cabernet. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals aromas of ripe cherry, aged leather, currant and a hint of tarragon. The first sip is a rush of sweet cherry, intermingled with charred oak, hints of tobacco and dark chocolate which transition easily to some mineral notes of dusty limestone and basalt midpalate. The tannins are expertly structured, providing the ideal base for the long, smooth dry finish that lingers and beckons you to take another sip.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's a classic example of the new world meets old world character of Washington Bordeaux style blends. This wine is an easy drinking, hearty Cabernet, that was also a terrific value (normally $45, there is a wine club special for just $32 through the end of the month). This wine would pair well with a big steak, hearty stews, or fall pasta dishes. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with some squid ink linguine tossed with some sautéed shrimp in some of my homemade sauce. Cheers!
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