Andrew Will

Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Cabernet Franc - Merlot Blend

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

Independent Wine Consultant & Sommelier

9.3

Great balance and character, a beautiful creation from a blending varietal.

Great balance and character, a beautiful creation from a blending varietal.

Aug 31st, 2017
David Kline

Strong earthy nose of oak bark and loam. Black cherry, blackberry and currant reduction, cinnamon sticks and clove inform the nose. Plums of red and black just underripe, tart cherry, dried raspberry, tarragon, rosemary, dried violets and graphite shimmers. Young and juicy, much more to give! .
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#andrewwill #washingtonwine #cielducheval #singlevineyard #redmountain #wawinr #cabfranc #merlot #redblend

Strong earthy nose of oak bark and loam. Black cherry, blackberry and currant reduction, cinnamon sticks and clove inform the nose. Plums of red and black just underripe, tart cherry, dried raspberry, tarragon, rosemary, dried violets and graphite shimmers. Young and juicy, much more to give! .
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#andrewwill #washingtonwine #cielducheval #singlevineyard #redmountain #wawinr #cabfranc #merlot #redblend

1 person found it helpfulJul 10th, 2021
Bryant Bickel

So well balanced , Andrew Will still crushing it, yes I know his name is Chris.

So well balanced , Andrew Will still crushing it, yes I know his name is Chris.

Nov 1st, 2016
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.3

Very vibrant and deliciously pure red fruits mingle with spices, and a sense of smoke. Slightly bigger than the bordeaux inspiration, but still more reserved and elegant than Cali. I'm finding nothing but great things out of washington lately.

Very vibrant and deliciously pure red fruits mingle with spices, and a sense of smoke. Slightly bigger than the bordeaux inspiration, but still more reserved and elegant than Cali. I'm finding nothing but great things out of washington lately.

Aug 5th, 2015
Kimberly Anderson

Light aromas of menthol on the nose. Dusty black plum and black fruit. Med firm tannins with a plush, long finish.

Light aromas of menthol on the nose. Dusty black plum and black fruit. Med firm tannins with a plush, long finish.

Jun 3rd, 2018
TheSkip

I saw this come up on one of the emails I get and the scores intrigued me. I know @Carl Fischer and @Shay Aldriedge have been on about Cab Franc so I thought this equal blend with merlot would be a good start.

Indeed, wonderful perfume and full body. Yet light and not overpowering. A winner!

I saw this come up on one of the emails I get and the scores intrigued me. I know @Carl Fischer and @Shay Aldriedge have been on about Cab Franc so I thought this equal blend with merlot would be a good start.

Indeed, wonderful perfume and full body. Yet light and not overpowering. A winner!

Apr 30th, 2017
Aaron Skrivan

Cab franc comes through on the palate with ash and earth, the red mountain profile comes predominantly from the merlot half of this great blend

Cab franc comes through on the palate with ash and earth, the red mountain profile comes predominantly from the merlot half of this great blend

Mar 5th, 2017
Jason McLaren

Phenomenal blend. Good fruit and smooth. 52% cab franc and then merlot.

Phenomenal blend. Good fruit and smooth. 52% cab franc and then merlot.

Nov 23rd, 2016
Robert Poirier

Robert had this 8 years ago

Robert had this 8 years ago

May 30th, 2016
Robert Poirier

Robert had this 8 years ago

Robert had this 8 years ago

Apr 1st, 2016