BOARD TRACK RACER | CABERNET SAUVIGNON
A smooth, dependable Washington Cabernet with real character, named for the golden age of American racing.
Board Track Racer takes its name from the early 20th-century wooden oval racetracks where motorcycles pushed the limits of speed and daring. The wine shares that spirit: a Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon built for confident, effortless enjoyment rather than careful analysis. Sourced from Columbia Valley vineyards, where the high desert climate, intense sunshine, cool nights, and minimal rainfall, produces Cabernet of concentration and clear varietal character.
The wine offers classic Cab structure with a Washington personality: ripe dark cherry and blackberry on the nose, backed by warm tobacco, cedar, and a touch of vanilla from oak aging. The palate is smooth and approachable, with well-integrated tannins and enough fruit concentration to satisfy without needing food. This is an easy pour for a weeknight steak or a casual gathering, no ceremony required.
Rated 91 points by Wine Enthusiast (2020 vintage).
Product Details
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Mark Ryan Winery (Board Track Racer label)
Country: United States
Region / AVA: Columbia Valley, Washington
Soil: Sandy loam and basalt-rich volcanic Columbia Valley soils
Aging: Oak aged
Farming: Washington State sustainably farmed Columbia Valley vineyards
Meet The Maker
Board Track Racer is made by Mark Ryan McNeilly, who founded Mark Ryan Winery in 1999 in Woodinville, Washington. Self-taught and driven by an obsession with Washington State Cabernet, McNeilly built his winery from nothing into one of the Columbia Valley's most respected labels. Board Track Racer was established in 2007 as a more accessible expression within the Mark Ryan family, designed to deliver genuine Washington Cab character at an honest price. The Columbia Valley, Washington's largest wine-growing region, gives the wine its backbone: intense sunshine, dramatic temperature swings, and well-drained volcanic soils that concentrate flavor naturally.
Quick Facts
Named for vintage motorcycle racing, this Washington Cab rides just as smooth. (91 pts, Wine Enthusiast, 2020)
- Best For: Weeknight grilling, a casual dinner party, or the friend who just wants a solid red
- Style: Medium-to-full-bodied Washington Cabernet Sauvignon
- Tasting Notes: Dark cherry, blackberry, and cedar with warm tobacco and smooth, integrated tannins
- Body: Medium-full, smooth, and approachable
- Rating: 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2020)
- Fermentation: Oak aged
- Region: Columbia Valley, Washington
- Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Alcohol: See label
- Serve Temperature: 62-65°F
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Pairs well with:
Grilled Ribeye, Burgers, BBQ Ribs, Aged Cheddar, Pizza
No fuss, no pretense, just a well-made Washington Cab ready to pour when you are.
Shipping Restrictions
WINE SHIPS ONLY TO THE FOLLOWING STATES: California, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wyoming.
A 21+ signature is required upon delivery.
Orders of 4 bottles or more: Please expect to confirm availability of an adult on premises to sign for your order. We will not ship without email or phone confirmation.
