Andrew Will Bordeaux Blend

Founded in 1989, Andrew Will was among the first boutique wineries in the Seattle area. Owner and winemaker Chris Camarda has helped set the standard for quality in Washington with his spectacular red wines, which achieved cult status from their first release and remain highly sought after by collectors and wine connoisseurs. Camarda is renowned for his stubborn commitment to uncompromising quality. His wines tend to be elegant rather than overpowering. Andrew Will wines are perhaps the purest expression of terroir in Washington State - Camarda crafts single vineyard wines that elegantly express the distinct characteristics of the very best Washington vineyards. In the words of wine critic Robert Parker: "Andrew Will's wines have virtually perfect tannins. They are present but buffered by the loads of dominating sweet fruit. Furthermore, what is amazing about Chris Camarda's wines is that they are concentrated yet graceful. Camarda's (wines) blend power with elegance, concentration and supersweet fruit with definition. Chris Camarda is a brilliant winemaker."

The heavily calcareous soils of Ciel du Cheval Vineyard owned by Jim Holmes account for much of the allure of this incredible site. The nutrient-weak gravelly substrate keeps yields naturally low. On top of the soils, the site also experiences some of the highest cumulative heat units in the region ensuring a long ripening curve. Camarda's bottling is comprised of 48% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petite Verdot. 1095 cases were produced.

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“The 2005 Ciel du Cheval is composed of 40% merlot, 40% cabernet franc, 14% cabernet sauvignon, and 6% petit verdot. It offers up darker black fruit aromas and flavors with significantly more structure, grip, and power than the 2006. It exhibits layers of spicy black fruits that should become increasingly opulent and glossy as it develops in the bottle. Give it a minimum of five to seven years in the cellar and drink it through 2030. $60” 93 Points, Parker on Wine, Business Week, July 31, 2008