Numbskull is a white produced by Mark Ryan Winery in Columbia Valley, Columbia Valley, United States. Classified as White Wine. Made from Marsanne, Roussanne and Grenache Blanc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Classification: White Wine
Region: Columbia Valley
Country: United States
Grapes: Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, high acidity, dry
Mark Ryan Winery's white Rhône blend from the Columbia Valley, sold as Numbskull White (the winery has also used the Numbskull name for a red). The 2021 is 43% Marsanne, 35% Roussanne and 22% Grenache Blanc. It has citrus, tropical and honeysuckle aromas, pear and stone-fruit flavours, and a round body kept lively by crisp acidity, finishing on honeydew and flowers. Best in its first several years.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Columbia Valley, United States
Columbia Valley — a vast wine region in the northwestern United States, covering much of eastern Washington and reaching into Oregon along the Columbia River.
Marsanne
Marsanne is a white grape from the northern Rhône Valley of France, often paired with Roussanne in the region's classic white blends.
Roussanne
Roussanne is a white grape from France's northern Rhône, often partnered with Marsanne to make some of the region's most distinguished whites.
Grenache Blanc
Grenache Blanc is a white grape, the pale-berried cousin of red Grenache, with roots in northern Spain, where it goes by Garnacha Blanca.
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More white wines from Columbia Valley
- Albariño — Category 5, Columbia Valley
- Albariño Affinity — Alexandria Nicole, Columbia Valley
- Albariño Proprietor's Reserve — Maryhill, Columbia Valley
- Chardonnay — Lloyd by Robert Lloyd, Columbia Valley
Frequently asked questions
Where is Numbskull from?
Numbskull is produced by Mark Ryan Winery in Columbia Valley, Columbia Valley, United States.
What grapes are in Numbskull?
Numbskull is a blend of Marsanne, Roussanne and Grenache Blanc.