{"product_id":"mark-ryan-winery-long-haul-2017-750ml","title":"Mark Ryan Winery - Long Haul 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWINEMAKING NOTES\u003cbr\u003eThe 2022 Long Haul is composed primarily of\u003cbr\u003emerlot from Quintessence and Ciel du Cheval\u003cbr\u003evineyards in the Red Mountain AVA combined with\u003cbr\u003emerlot from Red Willow Vineyard in the Yakima\u003cbr\u003eValley. Ciel du Cheval is one of the oldest vineyards\u003cbr\u003ein the Red Mountain AVA. The older vines produce\u003cbr\u003esmall clusters with intensely flavored berries.\u003cbr\u003eSeventy miles to the west of Red Mountain, the\u003cbr\u003evines at Red Willow have an average age of 25\u003cbr\u003eyears and are planted on ancient soil above the\u003cbr\u003edeposition of the Missoula floods. Red Willow\u003cbr\u003emerlot offers a savory aromatic profile with\u003cbr\u003ecomplex depth and power on the palate. The wine\u003cbr\u003ewas fermented in a combination of 1.5, 2 and 5-ton\u003cbr\u003eopen top fermenters for 7-10 days and was then\u003cbr\u003elightly pressed to barrel, where it finished primary\u003cbr\u003eand malolactic fermentation and was aged for 21\u003cbr\u003emonths in a combination of new and used\u003cbr\u003eFrench oak.\u003cbr\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cbr\u003eA powerful and rich expression that seamlessly\u003cbr\u003ebalances opulence with elegance. Aromas of dark\u003cbr\u003ebramble fruit, blackberry cobbler, and an intriguing\u003cbr\u003espice box of baking spices and clove. The palate\u003cbr\u003ereveals layers of blackberry, dark cherry, and hints\u003cbr\u003eof red fruit, underscored by subtle notes of gravel\u003cbr\u003eand iron. Full-bodied, with focused acidity and\u003cbr\u003etannin that provide structure and lift to the intense\u003cbr\u003efruit flavors, the wine culminates with a long,\u003cbr\u003ebalanced finish.\u003cbr\u003eLONG HAUL Red Wine | Columbia Valley | 2022\u003cbr\u003eWO O D I N V I L L E TA S T I N G R O O M\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLEND\u003cbr\u003e70% Merlot, 21% Cabernet\u003cbr\u003eSauvignon, 8% Cabernet\u003cbr\u003eFranc, 1% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003eBARREL\u003cbr\u003e50% new French oak\u003cbr\u003e50% used French oak\u003cbr\u003e21 months in barrel\u003cbr\u003ePRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e1,729 cases\u003cbr\u003eRELEASE\u003cbr\u003eOctober 2024\u003cbr\u003eAPPELLATION\u003cbr\u003eColumbia Valley\u003cbr\u003eMATURITY WINDOW\u003cbr\u003e2024-2042\u003cbr\u003eVINEYARDS\u003cbr\u003eQuintessence, Red Willow,\u003cbr\u003eCiel du Cheval\u003cbr\u003ePAST ACCOLADES\u003cbr\u003e2021 – 93 NWR, 91 WE\u003cbr\u003e2020 – 90 WE, 91+ Vinous\u003cbr\u003e2019 – 94 JD, 92 WE\u003cbr\u003e2018 – 93 WE; 92 JD\u003cbr\u003e2017 – 93 JS; 92 WE\u003cbr\u003e2016 – 93 JD; 92 WA\u003cbr\u003eALCOHOL\u003cbr\u003e14.8%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1999 by Mark Ryan McNeilly, MARK RYAN WINERY produces limited\u003cbr\u003equantities of highly-sought after wines, crafted intentionally for their quality and\u003cbr\u003epotential. We partner with vineyards of the highest merit to produce an award-winning\u003cbr\u003elineup that represents our winemaking style and authentic varietal character. Our passion\u003cbr\u003eto produce the best wines possible inspires us to make these wines for you.\u003cbr\u003eMARKRYANWINERY.COM\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Ryan Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975791907040,"sku":"105876","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/mark-ryan-winery-long-haul_1.jpg?v=1663887769","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/mark-ryan-winery-long-haul-2017-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}