Andrew Will
Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Cabernet Franc - Merlot Blend
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Last night with friends our second wine was another beautiful Bordeaux Blend a Right Bank Blend this time also from the Ciel du Cheval Vineyard. The 2010 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Red Blend 52% Merlot and 48% Cabernet Franc. Andrew Will from Vashon Island, Washington is one of my favorite producers. Chris Camarda since 1989 has blended wine and his wine he says "I am not interested in the similarities of my winesbut the differences. The different identities of our vineyards and varietals which explore the identity of Washington State as distinct as California or Bordeaux." I think he does this very well.
On the nose I got black cherry, red raspberry, cassis, fresh herbs, violets and fresh earthy soil.
On the palate there is black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, black currant, licorice, green bell pepper, iron and rich tolled soil.
The wine is medium to full bodied with medium + acidity, medium + soft velvety tannins that lead to a long excellent complex finish. Have a great coming week, be safe and continued well wishes. Nostrovia!🍷🍷🍷🍷
Last night with friends our second wine was another beautiful Bordeaux Blend a Right Bank Blend this time also from the Ciel du Cheval Vineyard. The 2010 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Red Blend 52% Merlot and 48% Cabernet Franc. Andrew Will from Vashon Island, Washington is one of my favorite producers. Chris Camarda since 1989 has blended wine and his wine he says "I am not interested in the similarities of my winesbut the differences. The different identities of our vineyards and varietals which explore the identity of Washington State as distinct as California or Bordeaux." I think he does this very well.
On the nose I got black cherry, red raspberry, cassis, fresh herbs, violets and fresh earthy soil.
On the palate there is black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, black currant, licorice, green bell pepper, iron and rich tolled soil.
The wine is medium to full bodied with medium + acidity, medium + soft velvety tannins that lead to a long excellent complex finish. Have a great coming week, be safe and continued well wishes. Nostrovia!🍷🍷🍷🍷
Nose jumps out right away. Black cherry & floral notes. Full bodied right bank blend. Delicious red fruit with some darker tones lingering. Powerful with precision & concentration. A touch of mocha on the finish. Cab Franc from this vineyard is magical.
52% Merlot 48% Cabernet Franc
Nose jumps out right away. Black cherry & floral notes. Full bodied right bank blend. Delicious red fruit with some darker tones lingering. Powerful with precision & concentration. A touch of mocha on the finish. Cab Franc from this vineyard is magical.
52% Merlot 48% Cabernet Franc
This was from last Friday night at a gathering of friends we opened the 2010 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vinyard Red Wine. A Bordeaux Blend of 52%Merlot and 48% Cabernet Franc.
On the nose was black cherry, raspberry, cassis, chocolate, violets, graphite and dusty soil.
On the palate was good dark fruit, black cherry, blackberry, plum, black currant, licorice, bell pepper, spice, mocha, minerality and earthiness.
This wine is medium to full bodied with mediu + acidity and medium fine tannins that lead to a long dusty dark fruit finish. This wine seemed to be the hit of the night and was enjoyed by all. Please be safe and have a great weekend. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
This was from last Friday night at a gathering of friends we opened the 2010 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vinyard Red Wine. A Bordeaux Blend of 52%Merlot and 48% Cabernet Franc.
On the nose was black cherry, raspberry, cassis, chocolate, violets, graphite and dusty soil.
On the palate was good dark fruit, black cherry, blackberry, plum, black currant, licorice, bell pepper, spice, mocha, minerality and earthiness.
This wine is medium to full bodied with mediu + acidity and medium fine tannins that lead to a long dusty dark fruit finish. This wine seemed to be the hit of the night and was enjoyed by all. Please be safe and have a great weekend. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Tonight I have opened the 2010 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval a blend of 52% Merlot and 48% Cabernet Franc. A truly nice wine from Chris Camarda in Vashon, WA. On the nose is a beautifully complex wine with notes of raspberry, plum, strawberry, sweet black licorice, ripe cherry and a pleasant spice. On the palate there is black cherry, blueberry, red plum, licorice and a fresh herb. This is medium bodied with medium + acidity, chewy medium + tannins and a good long pleasing finish.
Tonight I have opened the 2010 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval a blend of 52% Merlot and 48% Cabernet Franc. A truly nice wine from Chris Camarda in Vashon, WA. On the nose is a beautifully complex wine with notes of raspberry, plum, strawberry, sweet black licorice, ripe cherry and a pleasant spice. On the palate there is black cherry, blueberry, red plum, licorice and a fresh herb. This is medium bodied with medium + acidity, chewy medium + tannins and a good long pleasing finish.
Jan 9th, 2016
Hello I love you! Glorious that it can be popped and drank right away
Hello I love you! Glorious that it can be popped and drank right away
Jun 28th, 2014
Delicious Bordeaux blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Old school.
Delicious Bordeaux blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Old school.
May 31st, 2014Andrew delivers nothing but stunning wines! Complex yet pure! Full of yes and please.
Andrew delivers nothing but stunning wines! Complex yet pure! Full of yes and please.
Sep 17th, 2013
@Delectable Wine this is the BTG version (Blind Tasting Group, their wine club for a while). At least six or seven years since I've had a bottle of this...while I've enjoyed this vintage, this btl was on the downslope. Attenuated everything, but soft smoky merlot.
@Delectable Wine this is the BTG version (Blind Tasting Group, their wine club for a while). At least six or seven years since I've had a bottle of this...while I've enjoyed this vintage, this btl was on the downslope. Attenuated everything, but soft smoky merlot.
Dec 26th, 2021
Lil' Sunday smoke never hurt anybody. Basically a 50/50 Merlot CF blend. Great tannin, fruit, leathery mint combo. 13.2% makes it early flight friendly.
Lil' Sunday smoke never hurt anybody. Basically a 50/50 Merlot CF blend. Great tannin, fruit, leathery mint combo. 13.2% makes it early flight friendly.
Jun 25th, 2017