Incredibly sexy blend of Cab, Merlot and Cab Franc showcasing what we love best about WA Bordeaux blends – savory yet fruity nose, plush mouth, incredible balance, elegant tannins and a lush, lingering finish. Super inky in color with just a bit of cherry red bricking; lots of blackcurrant and black berry/cherry going on, with flint and balanced acid as well. Definitely my WOTN.
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The consensus wine of the night at a tasting of 15 wines by 16 people. Made from 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, and 30% Cabernet Franc. This wine has been unfailingly good from release, and at 15 years has dramatically improved to be the best it has ever tasted. Begins with an enticing opaque black color. Very perfumed smell of black currants, cherries, blackberries, and walnuts. In the mouth the tannins have rounded, and the overall mouthfeel is caressing. Throughout the taste, the wine is concentrated, rich, and delicious, with layers of complexity, and a near endless aftertaste.
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Opened this 13 year Bordeaux blend to compare to other Andrew Will wines from current vintages and showcase how the older ones get far better. Pitch black with an inch pour and only a thin lighter red outer ring. The nose streams out the glass layered with violets, plums, black cherries, and black currants The sip rolls into the mouth and coats it with palpably intense flavors and adds blackberry to the fruit. Mouth watering acidity and an undertow of tannin frame a lush and rich taste. The wine glides through the mouth with the sweep, elegance, and seamless flow of an Olympic ice skater. A delicious aftertaste resonates for minutes after the swallow.
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Needed about 20 min of decanting to fully open. The dark fruit was still rather shy and the tannins were resolved but still prominent. Don't think this will get any better and the fruit will likely recede further so I would drink up.
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Boysenberry and cranberry reduction on the nose. Ripe fruit, gritty texture. The oak is nicely integrated. This is more fruit-forward than I expected though. Ready to drink, but no rush either.
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This wine has developed since last bottle year age. Opened for 1 hour. Best at the end after 3 hours. Nose of cinnamon and spice. Tannins no problem. Tobacco and cedar on the finish. 30% Cab Franc there for sure.
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Opened,decanted and drank over 2 hours. I did read in CT concerning the cork issues and I did have the problem also.The cork was very solid in the bottle and no leakage. I cranked the cork screw way down but it did break and left 1/2 in the bottle. Was able to remove with no problem. This is a smooth enjoyable wine but very over priced. I paid $50 at release but there are many wines in the market for $25 that would outshine. I am fond of Andrew Will but will be more selective.
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Nice nose of perfumed fruit. Palate was clean fruit with no oak in the way with smooth tannins. Most of the fruit was in the front and middle of the palate.
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A strange bottle. Opened up and had a great nose and let breathe for awhile. Not much fruit on the palate until the next day. Got a second bottle out of the cellar and it really pops. First bottle a little dumb?
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Funny, just like the last CT note, I too had the cork break off halfway down as I was pulling it out. I've had mine properly cellared in a EuroCave for a few years. I rarely see this happen. Wonder if Andrew Will has a cork QC problem??? Fortunately, the wine was fine and was enjoyable. Big fruit and tannins present in this wine. PnP showed flat profile. But, after a couple of hours, it opens up nicely. So, recommend a decant before consuming.
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Bad cork was stuck to the sides of the neck - disintegrated with the corkscrew. Finally had to push the bottom half down into the wine and it was spoiled.
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Great color, deep purple, dark...oak, fruit and sweet tobacco on the nose....dark cherry, a little blueberry tart, blackberry, red licorice, tasty with a long finish... well made, well balanced good now or keep... great value!
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Not exceptionally memorable, but very solid cabernet. Definitely worth the price, though I look forward to tasting some of the other wines from this producer.
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8/13/2021 - noiregonian Likes this wine: 95 Points
Incredibly sexy blend of Cab, Merlot and Cab Franc showcasing what we love best about WA Bordeaux blends – savory yet fruity nose, plush mouth, incredible balance, elegant tannins and a lush, lingering finish. Super inky in color with just a bit of cherry red bricking; lots of blackcurrant and black berry/cherry going on, with flint and balanced acid as well. Definitely my WOTN.
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6/13/2021 - norsktorsk wrote: 95 Points
This is drinking very nice. rich mid palate. still with some fruit and a nice long finish. right in its window
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11/1/2020 - Kenny_G Likes this wine: 97 Points
The consensus wine of the night at a tasting of 15 wines by 16 people. Made from 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, and 30% Cabernet Franc. This wine has been unfailingly good from release, and at 15 years has dramatically improved to be the best it has ever tasted. Begins with an enticing opaque black color. Very perfumed smell of black currants, cherries, blackberries, and walnuts. In the mouth the tannins have rounded, and the overall mouthfeel is caressing. Throughout the taste, the wine is concentrated, rich, and delicious, with layers of complexity, and a near endless aftertaste.
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4/18/2019 - norsktorsk wrote: 90 Points
I am not sure about this one. It was off in a way.
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6/7/2018 - Mossrose wrote: 94 Points
Opened this 13 year Bordeaux blend to compare to other Andrew Will wines from current vintages and showcase how the older ones get far better. Pitch black with an inch pour and only a thin lighter red outer ring. The nose streams out the glass layered with violets, plums, black cherries, and black currants The sip rolls into the mouth and coats it with palpably intense flavors and adds blackberry to the fruit. Mouth watering acidity and an undertow of tannin frame a lush and rich taste. The wine glides through the mouth with the sweep, elegance, and seamless flow of an Olympic ice skater. A delicious aftertaste resonates for minutes after the swallow.
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6/4/2018 - vinole wrote: 90 Points
Needed about 20 min of decanting to fully open. The dark fruit was still rather shy and the tannins were resolved but still prominent. Don't think this will get any better and the fruit will likely recede further so I would drink up.
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11/23/2017 - Doc90 wrote: 90 Points
Boysenberry and cranberry reduction on the nose. Ripe fruit, gritty texture. The oak is nicely integrated. This is more fruit-forward than I expected though. Ready to drink, but no rush either.
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5/10/2017 - doggman Likes this wine: 87 Points
Still drinking very well. It took 15 minutes to start to open up. If you've got it, drink it soon.
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8/14/2014 - benny wrote: 92 Points
This wine has developed since last bottle year age. Opened for 1 hour. Best at the end after 3 hours.
Nose of cinnamon and spice. Tannins no problem. Tobacco and cedar on the finish. 30% Cab Franc there for sure.
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5/3/2014 - dleaf wrote: 88 Points
An above average wine but deteriorated since 2012(last bottle). Only good for first night. Nothing there second night.
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9/9/2013 - benny wrote: 90 Points
Opened,decanted and drank over 2 hours. I did read in CT concerning the cork issues and I did have the problem also.The cork was very solid in the bottle and no leakage. I cranked the cork screw way down but it did break and left 1/2 in the bottle. Was able to remove with no problem. This is a smooth enjoyable wine but very over priced. I paid $50 at release but there are many wines in the market for $25 that would outshine. I am fond of Andrew Will but will be more selective.
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12/1/2012 - dleaf wrote: 90 Points
Same as my previous note. Notable fresh fruit.
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11/24/2012 - Apollo_Creed wrote: flawed
Flawed. Disappointing.
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10/17/2012 - dleaf wrote: 90 Points
Nice nose of perfumed fruit. Palate was clean fruit with no oak in the way with smooth tannins. Most of the fruit was in the front and middle of the palate.
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3/24/2012 - dleaf wrote: 89 Points
A strange bottle. Opened up and had a great nose and let breathe for awhile. Not much fruit on the palate until the next day. Got a second bottle out of the cellar and it really pops. First bottle a little dumb?
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10/10/2011 - bmilesfl wrote: 91 Points
Funny, just like the last CT note, I too had the cork break off halfway down as I was pulling it out. I've had mine properly cellared in a EuroCave for a few years. I rarely see this happen. Wonder if Andrew Will has a cork QC problem??? Fortunately, the wine was fine and was enjoyable. Big fruit and tannins present in this wine. PnP showed flat profile. But, after a couple of hours, it opens up nicely. So, recommend a decant before consuming.
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9/25/2011 - GA_Seattle wrote: flawed
Bad cork was stuck to the sides of the neck - disintegrated with the corkscrew. Finally had to push the bottom half down into the wine and it was spoiled.
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3/13/2011 - 9 and 3/4 wrote: 93 Points
Great color, deep purple, dark...oak, fruit and sweet tobacco on the nose....dark cherry, a little blueberry tart, blackberry, red licorice, tasty with a long finish... well made, well balanced good now or keep... great value!
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11/3/2010 - rkelly wrote:
Drank with Julie for Bday
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2/8/2010 - GA_Seattle wrote:
Deep, dark purple hue. Gorgeous aroma of smoke and red berries. Cranberry on the front palate followed by
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12/9/2008 - Giladog wrote: 90 Points
Not exceptionally memorable, but very solid cabernet. Definitely worth the price, though I look forward to tasting some of the other wines from this producer.
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