Mark Ryan Winery

Long Haul Columbia Valley Merlot Blend

9.145 ratings
9.34 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Justin Hart

Drinking it a little young, but it is still stunning. Dominated by black plum, tobacco, and vanilla notes. Yum!

Drinking it a little young, but it is still stunning. Dominated by black plum, tobacco, and vanilla notes. Yum!

Jun 8th, 2019
Ryan Key

Granular, opaque and reminds me of plum juice in color. Semi sweet and well structured. Thoughtful. Earthy and "green" like other Washington grapes I've had. Really good.

Granular, opaque and reminds me of plum juice in color. Semi sweet and well structured. Thoughtful. Earthy and "green" like other Washington grapes I've had. Really good.

1 person found it helpfulAug 4th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

Red currant and plum fruit lots of earth and spice notes rich and fruity but has lively freshness

Red currant and plum fruit lots of earth and spice notes rich and fruity but has lively freshness

Aug 18th, 2013
Jennifer Pletcher

A little bit of anise on the nose. Fruity and tart with a little minerality, especially on the long finish. A little hot.

A little bit of anise on the nose. Fruity and tart with a little minerality, especially on the long finish. A little hot.

Jan 15th, 2025
Jennifer Pletcher

Strange, asphalty-meaty nose. Vegetal, graphite.

Strange, asphalty-meaty nose. Vegetal, graphite.

Jan 15th, 2025
Thomas Ng

Nice rich color, light berry in the nose, pretty acidic and tannins come through strongly, especially in the finish

Nice rich color, light berry in the nose, pretty acidic and tannins come through strongly, especially in the finish

Apr 3rd, 2018
Eric

Right bank brother to the Dissident. Much richer. Very good for $60.

Right bank brother to the Dissident. Much richer. Very good for $60.

Oct 15th, 2017
Kim Laubacker

Excellent wine.

Excellent wine.

Sep 24th, 2023
John Pizzarelli

Yummy gift from Brian Saunders. .full body, ready to drink

Yummy gift from Brian Saunders. .full body, ready to drink

Jul 8th, 2013
Jeffrey Bragman

President at WINEPSYCH

9.2

Jeffrey had this 5 years ago

Jeffrey had this 5 years ago

Jul 29th, 2020