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, 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
Really strong bottle from a cool vintage in WA. Need to buy more from Andrew Will...always solid wines!
Really strong bottle from a cool vintage in WA. Need to buy more from Andrew Will...always solid wines!
May 2nd, 2016
Nice stuff. Seems pretty dialed back from previous encounters with Andrew Will.
Nice stuff. Seems pretty dialed back from previous encounters with Andrew Will.
Jun 26th, 2014
Colin had this 9 years ago
Colin had this 9 years ago
May 6th, 2015
Robin had this 10 years ago
Robin had this 10 years ago
Aug 15th, 2014
