Mark Ryan "Water Witch" Red Mountain Red Blend 2017

"A blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (66%) with smaller portions Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the ‘Water Witch’ has deep and brooding aromatics of black tea, exotic spices, blackberry compote and shades of milk chocolate the all mingle in the glass. The freshness and mid-palate viscosity is really good. Deep dark fruits mingle with the sagebrush and chocolate tones. Every bit outstanding in its youth, the 2017 ‘Water Witch’ will have at least another decade of life ahead of it." - 92 PTS, OWEN BARGREEN, MASTER SOMMELIER - WASHINGTON WINE BLOG

"Established in 1999 in Woodinville, Washington, by Mark Ryan McNeilly, Mark Ryan Winery is an acclaimed Washington winery. McNeilly is a largely self-taught winemaker, having crushed and produced his first vintages in garages of friends and family. In the years since its founding, the winery has grown in size, earning respect and acclaim from both wine lovers and critics. In 2017, production shifted from Woodinville to Walla Walla, allowing tasting rooms to open in both cities and helping Mark Ryan become the 14th largest winery in Washington.

From the first vintage onward, Mark has been a champion of Washington wines. Having made significant contributions to the Washington wine community, McNeilly has helped establish Washington as a prominent U.S. wine region.

Specializing on Red Mountain. We produce wine from grapes grown in the high desert, on a very warm site. They are big-shouldered wines that we coax a great amount of finesse and elegance.

We utilize specific vineyard sites to create our style, and have continued adding a portfolio of the most sought-after vineyards in Horse Heaven Hills, Yakima Valley, and Columbia Valley." - WINERY BACKGROUND NOTES