2021 Mark Ryan Winery 'Dead Horse' Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain

Winemaker Notes: Dead Horse offers lush, dark fruit on the nose mingled with eucalyptus, red currant, and plum. The palate presents dense flavors of blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, and hints of leather and slate with baking spices. Full-bodied with structured tannins, it balances integrated acidity with a lengthy finish

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Jeb Dunnuck - "The 2021 Dead Horse (91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, and the rest Petit Verdot) is deep purple-hued, with a pure, spicy, cedary bouquet that has both red and blue fruits as well as classic varietal lead pencil and tobacco nuances. It's medium to full-bodied and has nicely integrated background oak and fine tannins, all making for a beautiful Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon that will evolve for 15+ years."


Wine Enthusiast - "Blackberry, anise and leather aromas form the best power trio since the Jimi Hendrix Experience. You also can't beat the Dead Horse's boysenberry gelato and bittersweet dark chocolate flavors. Additional notes of thyme and fennel provide support, along with elegant, silky tannins and bright acidity. (Editors’ Choice)"

Vinous - "The 2021 Dead Horse is seductively spicy, with a sheen of sweet violet and a dusting of cocoa giving way to minty blackberry fruit. Silky-smooth and ripe in style, this flows across the palate witha guiding line of juicy acidity, displaying depths of wild berries and hints of candied orange peel. The 2021 remains fresh through, tapering off with medium length and a gentle tug of tannins. This is a sexy blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. "