Join Us for a very special meet and greet with Mark Ryan of Mark Ryan Winery!

Mark Ryan McNeilly is a visionary in the Washington wine scene. With passion and curiosity, he creates exceptional wines that both enthusiasts and critics love. Each bottle with the Mark Ryan label showcases his dedication to pushing boundaries of winemaking, resulting in consistently acclaimed wines.

Mark's journey into the wine world began with experiences in restaurants, working as a server and bartender. These early encounters sparked his fascination with wine and influenced his future in the business. A significant moment came when he transitioned into a sales position for a Seattle distributor. This role allowed him to taste many wines analytically, refining his palate and deepening his understanding of winemaking.

Seeking to learn more, Mark spent two years as the national sales manager for Matthews Cellars in Woodinville and worked at Steele Winery in California. These experiences laid the foundation for starting his own label in 1999. He credits his early success to the vineyard owners and fellow winemakers who graciously provided him access to their sought-after grapes and generously shared their expertise and advice.

Since establishing Mark Ryan Winery, he has become known for his creative thinking in the Pacific Northwest’s industry. Mark's reputation as a passionate winemaker is well deserved, having garnered continual top honors from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast Magazine and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. In 2019, Mark’s The Dissident Red Wine landed on the Top 100 list of Wine Spectator, and the popular “And why am I Mr. Pink?” Rosé, hit #73 on Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys of 2022.

Mark continues to explore new opportunities, creating unique labels and sub labels, and opening tasting rooms in Woodinville and Walla Walla. His dedication has made him a driving force in the Washington wine scene, inspiring fellow winemakers to embrace innovation and strive for excellence.

About Mark Ryan Winery

Established in 1999 in Woodinville, Washington, by Mark Ryan McNeilly, Mark Ryan Winery is an acclaimed Washington winery. McNeilly is a largely self-taught winemaker, having crushed and produced his first vintages in garages of friends and family. In the years since its founding, the winery has grown in size, earning respect and acclaim from both wine lovers and critics.

In 2017, production shifted from Woodinville to Walla Walla, allowing tasting rooms to open in both cities and helping Mark Ryan become the 14th largest winery in Washington. McNeilly introduced his Board Track Racer line in 2008 and established Megan Anne Cellars, which showcases Oregon pinot noir, in 2016. The Mark Ryan wine family continues to expand and now includes the Lu & Oly, Flowerhead, Board Track Racer, NumbSkull, Underground Wine Project and Mark Ryan Winery brands.

From the first vintage onward, Mark has been a champion of Washington wines. Having made significant contributions to the Washington wine community, McNeilly has helped establish Washington as a prominent U.S. wine region. Specializing on Red Mountain.We produce wine from grapes grown in the high desert, on a very warm site. They are big-shouldered wines that we coax a great amount of finesse and elegance.

We utilize specific vineyard sites to create our style, and have continued adding a portfolio of the most sought-after vineyards in Horse Heaven Hills, Yakima Valley, and Columbia Valley.

TASTING LINEUP:

- Mark Ryan Viognier

- Board Track Racer The Shift GSM

- Mark Ryan Monkey Wrench Red Blend

- Dissident Cabernet