Tasting with Andrew Will.
Andrew Will was founded in Washington in 1989. They focus on Bordeaux style blends from some of the top vineyards in the state. Owner Chris Camarda makes beautifully structured age worthy wines. If you prefer to drink wines young you can, but these wines are made to evolve and show their full power with time in the cellar, patience will be rewarded.
Wine production is about 4,600 cases per year.
Andrew Will Red Ciel du Cheval 2010
52% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Franc
Ciel du Cheval vineyard, Red Mountain AVA Washington.
Juicy cherry and plum, nutmeg, leather, and cigar box, give this three to five more years for best results.
Price: $57
Rating: + (+(+))
Andrew Will Sorella 2010
73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc
Champoux Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills AVA Washington.
Big and well structured wine will age for a very long time. I hope I have a few around ten to fifteen years from now.
Dried currents, black cherry, cacao, and coffee grounds.
Price: $72
Rating: + (+) (++)