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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.9 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 18 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Sagan99 on 2/7/2024 & rated 93 points: See previous notes.
I think this is just starting to hit it's stride!
Beautiful, silky.
After 24 hours in the decanter, this wine was singing!
Delicious!
PS- Drink The Rainbow! (580 views) | | | Tasted by Sagan99 on 1/8/2024 & rated 90 points: Have had many of these recently. Seemingly mostly identical at bottle open and decant. Then, every couple of hours, it seems to change, become more structured. (Obviously as the air opens it)
I've half bottle left for tonight. TBA scoring. Likely same as always.
Addendum -
Still the characteristics of this wine remained as previous bottles.
Overnight, it did nothing. Was the same wine, which too me, ensures some longevity/ageability. The overnight air mellowed the tannins slightly, but generally, it's still a 90+ wine every single time.
I better save a few for year 5 and 10!
M 55ish
CS 45ish
14.8% abv
First night, penne with a spicy tomato basil sauce. Added a little cayenne, which, with this alcohol, I turned into a fire breathing dragoooon 🤣.
Good thing I was alone?
2nd night... Just added a very little heavy cream to make the sauce pink, in addition to a few ounces of this wine. And removed the cayenne!!
Pasta was awesome.
Wine was better!
And my tongue wasn't flaming! 🔥🔥🔥
PS - Drink The Rainbow! (710 views) | | | Tasted by Sagan99 on 12/24/2023 & rated 91 points: This producer is a consistent winner!
Wine in 90s again. This is lovely, luscious juice!
Decanted 90 minutes.
Trend of about a half glass or more of sludge in this bottle. Understand why, but it's annoying.
Opened a 2016 Mate Brunello too follow this AW, and it was just too much tannin.
On this occasion, this AW was far superior.
It will be great to compare these two in a decade!
Merry Christmas All!!
Italian Sausage Soup
PS- Drink The Rainbow! (602 views) | | | Tasted by Sagan99 on 11/25/2023 & rated 91 points: As it should be.
PS- Drink The Rainbow! (813 views) | | | Tasted by Sagan99 on 10/14/2023 & rated 92 points: Same as two weeks ago.
Decant this wine several hours in advance, for 2 reasons.
1- let it open more fully
2- it's got at least 2-3 ounces sediment filled liquid. Even when the bottle is standing for 3 days in advance, this, and most AW wines, have an overabundance of the sludge. I am aware the reasons, but this isn't a wine you can simply turn 90° PnP. It needs significant advanced "foreplay"? 😂
Apparently, I can't read so opened a bottle mistakenly.
Too bad. But, this wine is fabulous and will be better tomorrow!
*** Addendum- with overnight air, this opened, developed more of a tannic backbone, and it's secondary characters were more prevalent.
PS- Drink The Rainbow! (982 views) | | | Tasted by Sagan99 on 10/6/2023 & rated 91 points: TBD
As noted in February, this is a delicious wine! Followed up, and bought more.
AW is as good a Bordeaux vigneron as there is, this side of... Bordeaux?
Wines are classic and consistent. Maybe new methods in the winery, but the results are purely old school
They're fantastic.
This wine is largest holding in cellar. Want to keep track of aging, especially with other CT scripture.
Decanted into magnum, 60 min ahead.
(Definitely needs decanting. Sediment is plentiful , which is not an issue other than it clouds about 2-3 ounces! So, stand it to early in the day! And know it's there. Also, the O2 does wonders for the wine, as most often does)
Deep Ruby (zero garnet)
Red and Dark fruits
Plum Strawberry Raspberry
Chili
Earth
Vanilla
Chocolate
Pipe tobacco
Dry
Body - Med Full
Alcohol - high
Acid - med high
Balanced nicely
Tannins - medium ( resolving, but similar to Feb.)
Viscosity - full palate
Finish long - 60s
Will continue to acquire more Andrew Will wines.
I believe this one has a decade or so, as it's not yet reached it's peak.
PS- Drink The Rainbow! (848 views) | | | Tasted by gmbdds on 9/11/2023 & rated 92 points: This should be decanted, but I opened on short notice to pair with steak kabobs. It’s cloudy and would benefit from at least standing up, if not the full decant. Red and dark currant and berry. Structured, but surprisingly open for AW at this age. A great experience now and should age well. (868 views) | | | Tasted by gquigs on 8/25/2023 flawed bottle: Sadly, this was corked (808 views) | | | Tasted by FlyPig on 3/19/2023 & rated 93 points: Drink or hold. (1330 views) | | | Tasted by Sagan99 on 2/4/2023 & rated 92 points: Another bottle of Andrew Will deliciousness.
(... I should say that, if someone had previously told me that I would rate a Washington winery's products, over 90 points with regularity, I'd have had said they're nuts!)
I bought this because it's AW, but also, because it's an interesting blend, which is virtually a split between Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
I've not previously seen it done well in North America.
It's not Cheval Blanc or Ausone, nor VCC or Le Conseillante.... but it's pretty fabulous!
And, it's also not $700- $1000, either!)
It's Ruby Purple.
Floral. It's mostly dark fruits, blueberries etc. Has some earthiness and my grandpa's pipe tobacco and the wood from his cedar box. Maybe pencil shavings.
It's aged nicely, already.
It's drinking nicely, already.
It's, already, ready....
It's yet another example of a wine where, it's been said, could live nicely for a couple of decades.
Will it get better. Maybe... more complexity and slightly more resolved tannins.
But, how much better? 10%? Possibly.
It's elegant and supple now, whilst at the same time, has a nice acidic and alcoholic grip.
I'm buying more. And I'm drinking them.
Andrew Will is so consistent, there's more where "that" came from"....
Incredibly impressed!
PS - Drink The Rainbow! (1374 views) | | | Tasted by Neecies on 10/6/2022 flawed bottle: PnP. First two pours were on point in color and flavor, but the second half of the bottle was a cloudy mess and we had to dump it. (1974 views) | | | Tasted by Canoehead on 7/13/2022 & rated 90 points: Needed a solid decant >1hr. Fruit on the palate started to align with the potential on the nose. Still a bit angular and two-dimensional. The elements are there but maybe another 1-2 years in bottle. Price differential aside, this pales in comparison to the Sorella of the same vintage. (2077 views) | | | Tasted by Ticker tape guy on 7/3/2022 & rated 90 points: very smooth with a spicy finish..went well with BBQ chicken (1593 views) | | | Tasted by Perfectly Paired on 4/23/2022 & rated 92 points: Big red and blue fruit on the nose with violets and earthy minerals. The palate has dark stone fruits and spices with herbs and colored flowers. Long finish with bright tannins. (1495 views) |
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| Andrew Will Producer website
Andrew Will Winery was started in 1989 and is owned by Chris Camarda. The winery was launched out of a love for wine that Chris had developed while working in the restaurant trade for almost 20 years. Named after the Camardas’ son Will and nephew Andrew, Andrew Will has been a major contributor to the success and notoriety in recent years of Washington State wines. Initially, the winery consisted of 900 square feet of rented industrial space in Seattle.
In 1994, the Camardas moved to Vashon Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle, where they built the present winery. The fruit however comes from the mainland, across the Cascades in Eastern Washington, where all the significant vineyards lie in the rain shadow of the mountains.
Klipsun and Ciel du Cheval vineyards are adjacent on the loam and gravel soils of Red Mountain but produce different styles of wine. Klipsun makes massive, opulent wine to appreciate early. Ciel du Cheval possesses a slightly more tannic structure and great ageing potential.Red Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.Ciel du Cheval VineyardCiel du Cheval (named for the wonderful views of the neighboring Horse Heaven Hills) sits further down the Red Mountain slope from Tapteil on slightly more vigorous soils. Jim Holmes has employed a fan trellis system and careful management to great effect; the wines are among the most elegant from Red Mountain without sacrificing any of the power and intensity typical of the terroir.
On weinlagen-infoUSAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Washington Washington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this article
Washington Wine
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Wineries
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.
Growers
Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions.
Regions
As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Varieties
Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide.
History & Vintages
Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world.
State Facts
Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies.
Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry.
Vintages
"2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon RimmermanColumbia Valley Columbia Cascade Winery Association
The Columbia Valley AVA lies mostly in Washington state, with a small section in Oregon. The Cascade Range forms its western boundary with the Palouse regions bordering the area to the east. To the north, the Okanogan National Forest forms a border with the AVA and Canada. It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters.Red Mountain WinesNW Article on Red Mountain
Wine Enthusiast Article on Red Mountain
The Seattle Times Article on Red Mountain |
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