Ryan O'connell

Ryan William Vineyard

Riesling 2020

I’d love to put this Seneca Lake Riesling in a blind tasting of German Auslese. Honeyed bright peach fruit on the nose. Terrific flavor intensity. Rich fruit and great balance in the mouth. The flavor density suggests greater residual sugar than it actually has. This is a special Riesling. Never heard of this winery before; a guest who visited the winery brought it to the party. — 4 days ago

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Mark Ryan Winery

Wild Eyed Red Mountain Syrah 2023

Smoky Red Mountain Syrah. Silty on the nose. Blackberry/raspberry, Acidic and astringent. Might be better with longer decanting. — 2 months ago

Mark Ryan Winery

Board Track Racer The Vincent Red Blend 2021

A Bordeaux style blend from Washington State. Dark red fruit aromas, hint of sweetness. Quite a lot of tannins. Can use more time in the bottle to soften a little bit more. Quite nice.
$23
— 8 months ago

Mark Ryan Winery

Lonely Heart Cabernet Sauvignon

‘21 enjoyed in late 2025. At our home about a mile from the Mark Ryan Woodinville tasting room. — 9 days ago

Mark Ryan Winery

Dead Horse Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Cab Sauv dominant Bordeaux blend from Red Mountain. Minerally red stone fruit on the nose. Very smooth, a little funky in the back — 2 months ago

Mark Ryan Winery

Board Track Racer The Shift Grenache Syrah 2021

Consumed 30-Mar-2025. Dark purple red. Nose is abundant and yields blackberry and blueberry compote. Juicy medium full palate echoes the nose with ashy blackberry taking the lead. Juicy acidity. Medium minus tannins. Lingering, dark finish. An Old World feel makes this Washington GSM blend a great choice for hearty meals year round from the grill to the hearth. Rich meat and vegetable stews will shine. Drink now through 2031. — 4 months ago

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Mark Ryan Winery

Board Track Racer Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Solid, structured Cab that is epitome of Washington. — a month ago

Mark Ryan Winery

The Dissident Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2023

Classic Bordeaux blend. 76% Cab Sauv/18% Merlot/4% Malbec/1% Cabernet Franc/1% Petit Verdot. Silty and red fruit on the nose. Raspberry, leather, smoky notes. — 2 months ago

Calera Wine Company

Ryan Vineyard Pinot Noir

Delicious, great balance and nice structure. Could be mistaken for a nice burgundy. Great balance of earthy and fruity notes. Would probably be better after more time. Also tried the 2022 which was good but too young — 3 months ago

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Mark Ryan Winery

Monkey Wrench Merlot Blend

Cabernet 53%, Merlot 26%, Malbec 19%, Petit Verdot 2% — a year ago