Mark Ryan The Dissident is a polished Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State, blending Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. It opens with aromas of dark fruit, violets, and graphite, leading to a full-bodied palate of cassis, mocha, and plum with elegant, polished tannins and a lengthy finish.