Well it's been a rainy day that turned much colder, and now I'm ready to head out to the theater for a play after dinner, but there's always room for wine! Tonight, I've opened a bottle of wine that's been in the cellar for a couple years, the 2022 Mark Ryan Winery Dead Horse Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (88%), Merlot (5%), Cabernet Franc (3%), Malbec (2%) and Petit Verdot (2%) from the Quintessence, Ciel du Cheval and Klipsun Vineyards in the Red Mountain AVA of Washington. Let's see how this wine is shaping up!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, just what you like to see. The nose presents aromas of earthy graphite and oak intermingled with notes of blackberry and currant that get your mouth to watering. The first sip is a rush of black fruit, that quickly evolves into multiple layers of mineral, spice and earthy notes so classic in Washington Cabernet. Midpalate, we settle on some vanilla caramel notes with a tail of peppery spice on the finish. The tannins are well integrated into the warm and exceedingly dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9 as it's a very pleasing and drinkable Cabernet in its youth. This wine would pair well with a range of hearty dishes, from pasta to hearty stews, braised short ribs to rack of lamb. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a grilled bone-in ribeye with some charred Romanesco and a big baked potato with sour cream and chives. Cheers!
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