1996 Andrew Will Sorella

Community Tasting Notes (14) Avg Score: 90 points

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  10/27/2010 - Magnolian wrote: 93 Points

  I didn't know I had another bottle of this until I re-arranged my cellar a few weeks ago. What an amazing surprise. I gave this a 95 last time and while this didn't hit those heights, it was still an oustanding bottle. The midpalate has plenty of delicious, complex, red fruits left; tannins are mostly dissipated but still noticeable, and incredibly silky. Amazing balance. The finish is slightly clipped compared to what I remember from early '08, with just a touch of sour cherry. Still a benchmark in my book.

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  2/20/2010 - brianms wrote: 92 Points

  Decanted, tasted over the next several hours. Plenty of life left in this one; I was not the only one in the group pleasantly surprised by its clear berry fruit and balance. Holds the structure of a much younger wine, but nonetheless very cozy on the palate - I'm sad that I don't have more of this vintage.

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  2/17/2010 - andtheodor wrote: 91 Points

  Wines of Washington State (Fort Collins): "The Sister" Deep purple, surprisingly youthful color for a 14 year old wine. Fairly classic personality for a Bdx blend; currant, cedar, cherry, spice. Nice berry component on the palate complemented by a woodsiness on the long finish. Sizeable but not overgrown, this is elegant and nicely balanced. Medium weight. In a nice window right now, maturing but still holding some fruit and tannins. 91-92 points.

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  2/8/2010 - Montecalvo wrote: 94 Points

  Served blind this would be mistaken for a 2nd or 3rd growth. Close to mature with a great nose of cedar, smoke, cigar box and a slight mint note. Although a blend the cabernet came through. Weakness were in the concentration and depth but a lovely finish. Overall very impressed. Best AW that I have tasted.

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  11/21/2009 - eliotfagley wrote: 91 Points

  Great mature Bordeaux blend with tons of life left in the red fruit. Tastes like a significant portion of the blend is merlot. Color: appropriately bricked around the edges, with a core of bright ruby. On the nose: Asian spices and a little tomato. Initial attack: bright cranberry pucker! The midpalate is lush with leather, cherry, and cranberry. The finish is where this one sings... long on spices with a good bit of dusty tannins remaining. Tasty! This was worth the price of admission just to see how a top Washington producer ages.

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