Mark Ryan Winery

Numbskull Walla Walla Valley Merlot Blend

9.028 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Washington, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion
Top Notes For
Tobin Trevarthen

Special. Cherry. Merlot centric flavor. Jammy.

Special. Cherry. Merlot centric flavor. Jammy.

Jul 30th, 2016
Michael DeAngelo

2018!bordeaux blend

2018!bordeaux blend

Sep 2nd, 2021
Sarah Oettel

Numbskull Bordeaux blend: just when you think Numbskull couldn’t get any better.

Numbskull Bordeaux blend: just when you think Numbskull couldn’t get any better.

May 30th, 2019
Carly H Little

This is my favorite Mark Ryan wine! Silky smooth blend.

This is my favorite Mark Ryan wine! Silky smooth blend.

Oct 18th, 2018
Janna Cassidy

Delicious!

Delicious!

Jan 31st, 2018
Andrew Willingham

Man, I hadn’t had one of Mark’s wines in a while but this was just a reminder of how great the wines he makes are. Dark ruby red, medium viscosity, some staining. Nose sees well balanced oak, vanilla, tart, cooked cherries, some dark balsamic vinegar. Palette sees solid tannins, enjoyable mouthfeel and weight, long aftertaste of tart cherries, gravel. Such a delight- I also greatly prefer this Merlot focused blend over the GSM Numbskull. A treat for my last bottle of this! 😭

Man, I hadn’t had one of Mark’s wines in a while but this was just a reminder of how great the wines he makes are. Dark ruby red, medium viscosity, some staining. Nose sees well balanced oak, vanilla, tart, cooked cherries, some dark balsamic vinegar. Palette sees solid tannins, enjoyable mouthfeel and weight, long aftertaste of tart cherries, gravel. Such a delight- I also greatly prefer this Merlot focused blend over the GSM Numbskull. A treat for my last bottle of this! 😭

Jan 7th, 2018
Denise Windley

Mark Ryan understands red blends.

Mark Ryan understands red blends.

Dec 13th, 2016
Lizzie Clawson

World Of Wines 10/19/16. Silky tannins and rich finish. Highly drinkable.

World Of Wines 10/19/16. Silky tannins and rich finish. Highly drinkable.

Oct 20th, 2016
James Knoblich

Mark Ryan Winery, Numbskull, Bordeaux Blend, Walla Walla WA _ Merlot - 2013

Mark Ryan Winery, Numbskull, Bordeaux Blend, Walla Walla WA _ Merlot - 2013

Jun 21st, 2016
Alexis Kurtzman Lmt Lmti

Dryer side...

Dryer side...

May 9th, 2016