The 2007 The Dissident Red Blend was made from declassified barrels of the Bordeaux varietals in the cellar with the addition of 34% Syrah. The nose gives up cedar, spice box, earth notes, sage, clove, black currant and blueberry. Medium to full-bodied and structured on the palate, this dense, full-flavored effort will evolve for 4-6 years and drink well through 2022. All of these wines are made in small quantities ranging from 275 cases to 1200 cases for The Dissident. Mark Ryan McNeilly began his winery in 2000 and currently produces 5000 cases of bold, in-your-face wine (I said the same thing in Issue 177, and it is just as true now). Tel. (206) 910-7967; www.markryanwinery.com