Rating 95
Style Red
Blend , Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Vintage 2021
Appellation
Washington
USA
ABV 14.9%
Price $45.00 Value Pick  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2024-01-09

Perfect For

Holiday Meals, Long-Term Aging, Steak Dinner

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec , Merlot

Mark Ryan Winery 'The Dissident' 2021 Review

Mark Ryan loves rock 'n' roll and wine. He began his wine career out of his garage like any garage band worth their salt. Today, he is one of the premier winemakers in Washington State. Keeping true to his rock roots you'll find some fun nods to the grunge era and beyond on his labels. This Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend is bordering on epic. Focused pepper notes mingle with blackberry fruit on the nose. The palate is a study in structure with a solid tannic edge and amazing foundational acidity. Enjoy this wine with a hearty meal or hold onto it for a few years to see how it develops.

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Mark Ryan Winery 'The Dissident' 2021
Mark Ryan loves rock 'n' roll and wine. He began his wine career out of his garage like any garage band worth their salt. Today, he is one of the premier winemakers in Washington State. Keeping true to his rock roots you'll find some fun nods to the grunge era and beyond on his labels. This Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend is bordering on epic. Focused pepper notes mingle with blackberry fruit on the nose. The palate is a study in structure with a solid tannic edge and amazing foundational acidity. Enjoy this wine with a hearty meal or hold onto it for a few years to see how it develops.

Reviewed On: 01-09-2024
95
POINTS
Mark Ryan Winery 'The Dissident' 2021
Mark Ryan loves rock 'n' roll and wine. He began his wine career out of his garage like any garage band worth their salt. Today, he is one of the premier winemakers in Washington State. Keeping true to his rock roots you'll find some fun nods to the grunge era and beyond on his labels. This Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend is bordering on epic. Focused pepper notes mingle with blackberry fruit on the nose. The palate is a study in structure with a solid tannic edge and amazing foundational acidity. Enjoy this wine with a hearty meal or hold onto it for a few years to see how it develops.

Reviewed On: 01-09-2024