Andrew Will
Mays' Discovery Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Brought to tasting group. Opened about three hours prior. Loads of very fine sediment in the neck. Deep ruby color with a translucent core. Medium viscosity with some sediment in the glass. On the nose, medium+ intensity. A combination of red and dark fruits, currants and brambles, tobacco, green bell pepper, earth and some spices. On the palate, confirming the mixed fruit set, tobacco, earth and spices. There is an overarching impression of freshness in this wine. Medium+ tannin, Medium+ acid, Medium+ finish. The ABV is an incredibly modest 12.5%…a lightweight by today’s standards and yet, it was lacking nothing.
Brought to tasting group. Opened about three hours prior. Loads of very fine sediment in the neck. Deep ruby color with a translucent core. Medium viscosity with some sediment in the glass. On the nose, medium+ intensity. A combination of red and dark fruits, currants and brambles, tobacco, green bell pepper, earth and some spices. On the palate, confirming the mixed fruit set, tobacco, earth and spices. There is an overarching impression of freshness in this wine. Medium+ tannin, Medium+ acid, Medium+ finish. The ABV is an incredibly modest 12.5%…a lightweight by today’s standards and yet, it was lacking nothing.
Oct 22nd, 2021I’m always impressed with the bold elegance of the red wines from Andrew Will Cellars. They’re consistently some of the best red wines from Washington each vintage.
I’m always impressed with the bold elegance of the red wines from Andrew Will Cellars. They’re consistently some of the best red wines from Washington each vintage.
Dec 7th, 2018
Crazy good. Very ripe gripping tannins, cassis and cocoa. Finish just goes on and on.....
Crazy good. Very ripe gripping tannins, cassis and cocoa. Finish just goes on and on.....
Apr 1st, 2016
wow ~ 7 hrs in and still jammed up! dark fruits, soft black licorice , herbs & earth. lay this down for a few...
wow ~ 7 hrs in and still jammed up! dark fruits, soft black licorice , herbs & earth. lay this down for a few...
Oct 21st, 2015
Classic Washington Cab from this great producer. Consistently great
Classic Washington Cab from this great producer. Consistently great
May 31st, 2021
Pop and pour, a little over 5 years since my last bottle. This is downright gorgeous, and one of the best Cab Sauv I've had in a while. On the nose: soft boysenberry, some herbal notes, charcoal powder, tangy red fruit, so fresh and lively, but tempered with a touch of game and leather. On the palate, fantastic acidity, some plum and blackberry, a touch of soy, great salinity. Attenuated tannin on the juicy finish. This is at or perhaps slightly past peak, but a fantastic bottle of Cab.
Pop and pour, a little over 5 years since my last bottle. This is downright gorgeous, and one of the best Cab Sauv I've had in a while. On the nose: soft boysenberry, some herbal notes, charcoal powder, tangy red fruit, so fresh and lively, but tempered with a touch of game and leather. On the palate, fantastic acidity, some plum and blackberry, a touch of soy, great salinity. Attenuated tannin on the juicy finish. This is at or perhaps slightly past peak, but a fantastic bottle of Cab.
May 26th, 2020
Yum. Bold elegance. light and complex on the nose. Smooth. Drinks well immediately. Not overly abundant Cab. fruit from Ciel du Cheval, Champoux, and May’s Discovery. Finishes with silky tannins and length. This 2014 wine is medium to full bodied.
Yum. Bold elegance. light and complex on the nose. Smooth. Drinks well immediately. Not overly abundant Cab. fruit from Ciel du Cheval, Champoux, and May’s Discovery. Finishes with silky tannins and length. This 2014 wine is medium to full bodied.
Mar 25th, 2020100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a great vineyard overlooking the Columbia River. Elegant fruit with spicey notes. Washington Cab doesn’t get much better than this. Drinking well now but will improve with age. 2013 vintage on Aug 18, 2018
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a great vineyard overlooking the Columbia River. Elegant fruit with spicey notes. Washington Cab doesn’t get much better than this. Drinking well now but will improve with age. 2013 vintage on Aug 18, 2018
Aug 19th, 2018