Mark Ryan The Chief Board Track Racer 2019

Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant but best to open it half an hour before service.

Established in 1999, the Mark Ryan winery produces high-quality wines in limited quantities. The grapes are selected from the best vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills, Yakima Valley, and Columbia Valley areas in Washington state. Today, after more than 20 years in business, this winery is recognized as one of the most important in the state, having helped establish Washington as an important wine region of the United States.

Formerly known as The Chief, Mark Ryan Winery's Board Track Racer is a solid blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon with the addition of Merlot, Malbec, and a splash of Petit Verdot. It is a full-bodied wine with a dense flavor that fully reflects the typical Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

The color is intense and deep. The nose is articulated and fragrant with aromas of blackberry and blueberry compote and perfectly integrated oak notes. In the mouth, the fruity flavors come back with a long finish of cocoa and vanilla. The texture is round and the tannins are smooth.

Try it with grilled red meat, a tasty cheeseburger with bacon, steak or a succulent lasagna Bolognese.