Andrew Will

Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Cabernet Franc Blend

9.119 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
BurgundyFan

Different than Sorella, very jammy and oaky.

Different than Sorella, very jammy and oaky.

Feb 5th, 2017
Aravind A

Pop and pour, but air only helped. On the nose: blackberry, tar, plum, smoke, cool herbal notes as well, but some vanilla and cinnamon rounding things out. On the palate: very good acidity, very dense black fruit, tar, charcoal, and excellent density, transitioning into a wall of tannin. After 12 years, this seems structured to age for a very long time. Nevertheless, fantastic right now.

Pop and pour, but air only helped. On the nose: blackberry, tar, plum, smoke, cool herbal notes as well, but some vanilla and cinnamon rounding things out. On the palate: very good acidity, very dense black fruit, tar, charcoal, and excellent density, transitioning into a wall of tannin. After 12 years, this seems structured to age for a very long time. Nevertheless, fantastic right now.

Feb 21st, 2021
Dan Tiedeman

Enjoyed 2910 vintage on 7-1-17

Enjoyed 2910 vintage on 7-1-17

Jul 8th, 2017
Nathan

Had 2007 in 2017. Let it breath for 45mins and it was wonderful!! However after 2 hours it started to fade and was nearly flat and oxidized after 3 hours. Don't decant and drink these in their prime.

Had 2007 in 2017. Let it breath for 45mins and it was wonderful!! However after 2 hours it started to fade and was nearly flat and oxidized after 3 hours. Don't decant and drink these in their prime.

May 7th, 2017
Dan Tiedeman

What a great wine! Andrew Will always provides a great experience. Enjoyed a 2010 vintage on 5-5-17

What a great wine! Andrew Will always provides a great experience. Enjoyed a 2010 vintage on 5-5-17

May 6th, 2017
Jon Liechty

Always a great bottle but man the 2014 is tight. This is one to sit on.

Always a great bottle but man the 2014 is tight. This is one to sit on.

Sep 19th, 2016
Dan Tiedeman

Enjoyed 2009 vintage 6-5-16 see previous comment

Enjoyed 2009 vintage 6-5-16 see previous comment

Jun 7th, 2016
David Lincoln

Tasty quaff, but tannins are a bit aggressive.

Tasty quaff, but tannins are a bit aggressive.

Feb 17th, 2016
Victor H Jimenez

Victor had this 3 years ago

Victor had this 3 years ago

Jul 8th, 2021
Austin Baird

Austin had this 7 years ago

Austin had this 7 years ago

Apr 21st, 2017