NumbSkull is a red produced by Numbskull Wines in Walla Walla Valley, Walla Walla Valley, United States. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. 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: Red
Appellation: Walla Walla Valley
Region: Walla Walla Valley
Country: United States
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
A Walla Walla Valley Bordeaux-style red from Numbskull Wines, made by the Mark Ryan Winery team; the 2023 is about 88% Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Lush and boldly structured, it shows ripe red and black berries, cherry and boysenberry with violet and rose-petal lift, vanilla and baking spice from oak, and vibrant acidity that keeps the dense fruit lively.
Serving: Serve at 16–18 °C.
When to drink
Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage of NumbSkull. Sign up free to see when it is ready.
Where it comes from
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
Petit Verdot
Petit Verdot is a red grape from Bordeaux, traditionally a minor blending component that adds colour, tannin and aromatic lift to Cabernet-based wines.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
More wines
More red wines from Walla Walla Valley
- Frederick — Spring Valley Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley
- Cow Catcher Red Wine — Dumas Station, Walla Walla Valley
- Uriah — Spring Valley Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley
- Cabernet Franc — Dumas Station, Walla walla
Frequently asked questions
Where is NumbSkull from?
NumbSkull is produced by Numbskull Wines in Walla Walla Valley, Walla Walla Valley, United States.
What grapes are in NumbSkull?
NumbSkull is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.