Mark Ryan Winery

The Chief Red Blend

9.272 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Ron R
8.7

A prior vintage I tasted was superb. This one, not so. This finishes bitter. Happy I only purchased one bottle.

A prior vintage I tasted was superb. This one, not so. This finishes bitter. Happy I only purchased one bottle.

Aug 18th, 2018
James Knoblich

The Chief 2013, BTR Cellars, Mark Ryan Winery. Nice Bordeaux Blend: Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc & a touch of PV. Flavors of Blue & Blackberries. Drinks well above its Price!

The Chief 2013, BTR Cellars, Mark Ryan Winery. Nice Bordeaux Blend: Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc & a touch of PV. Flavors of Blue & Blackberries. Drinks well above its Price!

1 person found it helpfulSep 3rd, 2015
Jordan Gianelli

For the price, one of my favorite wines in the US. Definitely fruit forward but begging for food. Take this wine to a modestly priced, well thought out dinner and hopefully you'll hop on board. Truly comes alive with food.

For the price, one of my favorite wines in the US. Definitely fruit forward but begging for food. Take this wine to a modestly priced, well thought out dinner and hopefully you'll hop on board. Truly comes alive with food.

Jan 22nd, 2016
Erich Broksas

Early Mountain Vineyards

9.5

Great red blend from Mark Ryan in WA State

Great red blend from Mark Ryan in WA State

May 5th, 2013
Miles Perry

A delicious red blend blend. Deep color, rich dark berry flavors and lots of Cabernet influences. Love it.

A delicious red blend blend. Deep color, rich dark berry flavors and lots of Cabernet influences. Love it.

Jun 19th, 2020
David Dorn

Excellent wine!!

Excellent wine!!

Jun 2nd, 2020
Clayton R Strong

Wow great value from the state of WA!

Wow great value from the state of WA!

Oct 19th, 2019
Doug Wade

Om nom nom

Om nom nom

Jun 23rd, 2018
David Fernandez

Very fruity , some menthol and oak notes and plums ...
Solid wine

Very fruity , some menthol and oak notes and plums ...
Solid wine

May 6th, 2018
Maria Adams

Pretty smooth

Pretty smooth

Dec 8th, 2017