It was another very hot and humid Sunday, so I decided to go see a friend of mine perform in a play and stay in the air conditioning for most of the day. Now it's time to brave the heat and grill dinner, which means it's time to open a nice bottle of wine. Tonight, I've opened a bottle of 2021 Mark Ryan Water Witch, which I was surprised was the first vintage I've reviewed since the 2015 vintage! This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Merlot (22%), Malbec (6%) and Petit Verdot (2%) from the Red Mountain AVA of Washington. Let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a deep indigo at the center, with bright ruby along the edges, a testament to the impact of Cabernet in the blend. The nose is a a surprisingly floral affair, with aromas of violet and rose, intermingled with notes of must and blackberry, for what would portend to be a very earthy affaire. The first sip is an unexpected rush of tart cherry and blueberry that transitions to some earthy mushroom notes midpalate. The tannins are well balanced, providing for a smooth dry finish with a bit of oak at the end.
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Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's very pleasant drinking, but not a terrific value for the price. This wine would pair well with steak, grilled lamb or barbecued beef ribs, but tonight I am enjoying this wine with a trio of my summer favorites, a cowboy ribeye grilled Pittsburgh rare with grilled hatch chilies and fresh local corn on the cob. Cheers!
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