2013 Mark Ryan Long Haul Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, Red Mountain RP--93

Robert Parker: 93 Points
eRobertParker.com #225 Jun 2016 Jeb Dunnuck 93 Drink: 2016 - 2031 (50) The Merlot dominated 2013 Long Haul Ciel du Cheval Vineyard (51% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot aged in 62% new French oak) is impressive in the vintage, where the heat spikes hurt the more think-skinned Merlot. Forward, charming and elegant, yet with more and more tannin coming through with time in the glass, it offers lots of incense, flowers and crème de cassis on the nose. It’s a beautiful, classy 2013 to drink over the coming 10-15 years.