Color oscuro, con turbiedad, en nariz jarabe, fresa pocha,caramelo, en boca dulzor, persistencia, — 8 years ago
Full bodied. Very new world blend. Punch you in the mouth. Dark berries. Raspberries, cherries, plumbs, chocolate. Medium-heavy body. — 9 years ago
2012. This wine is crazy ambitious. It hits the mark in some ways: (oak usage, noble reduction, pristinely ripe fruit) but misses it in others (soft acid, diacetyl, and just a general chubby feeling). I get that they're trying to make an American Montrachet, and it certainly tastes expensive, but I just don't think California's going to let them do it. I just don't think you can get enough phenolic ripeness while maintaining acid and alcohol in this part of California. I fully respect the effort and thrust of the wine, but I can think of a few other ways I'd rather spend my money. Would be really interested to try it in a really cool vintage like '11 or '98. — 9 years ago
Wishing I was enjoying the Apple Cup (WSU vs UW) as much as I am enjoying this WA wine. — 10 years ago
Always great check my other notes on this vintage. A lesser vineyard which produces great wine. — 8 years ago
2002. Yummy. Lives up to its name. — 8 years ago
Mark Ryan Winery Viognier 2014. Columbia Valley, WA. Meyer Lemon & Melon with a lengthy finish. Not to Dry & Not to Sweet, right down the Middle — 8 years ago
Nice blend — 9 years ago
Delicious and drinking well. — 9 years ago
Rich and savory. Smoked meat and blackberries. Quite nice. — 9 years ago
2012 vintage. Wow...now this is a serious wine. Deep in dark fruit and terrior flavors and a fair share of tannins. This was pure heaven with a barbequed rib eye steak. Another of those wines that I keep on the shelf because they are bound to be wonderful when opened but I want to keep them as long as possible for slight aging. But I never buy enough soon enough before the sell out. Mark Ryan makes seriously wonderful wines and this is surely one of them. — 8 years ago
Spicy, full bodied, dark fruits. Delicious — 8 years ago
Very good easy drinking wine for a good price. — 9 years ago
The 2013 Dissident has a deep, dark and inky color profile reflecting the wine’s depth and power. The aromatic profile begins with a combination of rich black cherries, clove and black currant. Secondary aromas of cedar, tobacco, cocoa powder and bay leaf complete the wine. The palate offers a rich and supple attack supported by flavors of cherry and plum with a hint of vanilla from the new French oak. The wine transitions into a powerful finish with graceful tannin and balanced acidity. — 9 years ago
Good blend with a nice oaky smooth finish. Good value wine. — 9 years ago
Velvety, coffee, chocolate, red fruits, nice tannins — 10 years ago
Excellent on first taste ..... — 11 years ago
Jason and Jennie
Uproar- 92
Louis martini petite- 90
Wente cab franc- 90
Dry creek- 89 — 7 years ago