Made from 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Dead Horse Ciel du Cheval Vineyard offers beautiful purity and freshness to go with classic aromas of blackberry, blueberry, charcoal, crushed rock and burnt toast. Full-bodied, fleshy, balanced, with ample tannin, it-s a serious Bordeaux blend that will have upwards of two decades of longevity. The team of Mark Ryan McNeilly and Mike MacMorran (of Manu Propria and Force Majeure) continue to step up their game and produce some of the most impressive wines in the state. The style here falls mostly in the classic, structured and age-worthy category, yet they don-t skimp on fruit or texture either. If you-re looking for classic Washington State Rhone and Bordeaux blends, don-t miss these guys. Tel. (206) 910-7967; www.markryanwinery.com