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- Mark Ryan Winery Viognier
91 points
The 2007 Viognier was sourced from two premier
vineyards. Medium straw-colored, it exhibits an alluring
bouquet of peach, apricot, mineral, and floral notes.
This leads to an expansive, concentrated, full-flavored
Viognier buttressed by crisp acidity and a fruit-filled
finish. It is one of the best examples of Viognier from my
recent tastings in Washington.
Jay Miller for The Wine Advocate
- Mark Ryan Winery Crazy Mary Mourvedre
92 points
The 2006 Mourvedre Crazy Mary was sourced from the
Ciel du Cheval Vineyard and aged in 50% new French
oak. Purple-colored, it has a complex aromatic array of
meat/blood, game, mushroom, and assorted black
fruits. Opulent on the palate with gobs of flavor, the
wine manages to be balanced and restrained. Give this
top-notch effort 4-6 years to evolve and drink it through
2022.
Jay Miller for The Wine Advocate
- Mark Ryan Winery Chardonnay
91 points
Light gold-colored, it reveals aromas of toast, mineral,
poached pear, and apple. Smooth-textured, balanced,
and vibrant in a Chassagne-Montrachet style, the
flavors are rich and all components are well-integrated.
Drink this outstanding Chardonnay over the next 4
years.
Jay Miller for The Wine Advocate
- Sparkman Cellars Lumiere Chardonnay
90 points
The 2006 Chardonnay Lumiere was sourced from the
Stillwater Creek Vineyard, fermented with native yeasts,
and aged in 80% new French oak. Light gold-colored, it
offers up aromas of toast, butterscotch, pear, spiced
apple, and tropical fruits. Balanced with lively acidity, this
tasty Chardonnay is ripe, full-flavored, and long in the
finish. Drink it over the next three years.
Jay Miller for The Wine Advocate
- Baer Winery Ursa
89 points
Ripe, silky and generous with its dried cherry, red
currant and coffee flavors, lingering on the polished
finish. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Malbec and others. Best from 2010 through 2014.
Harvey Steiman for Wine Spectator
- Mark Ryan Winery Viognier
- Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red Mountain 2006
90 points
cluster pressed and barrel fermented in used oak. It
offers a spicier nose than its sibling and a bit more focus
from higher acidity. Intense on the palate, it delivers
plenty of tasty peach and apricot flavors leading to a
long, pure finish. Drink it over the next 1-2 years.
- Jay Miller for The Wine Advocate
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