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Andrew Will Proprietary Red Ciel du Cheval 2017, 0.75L

Region: Red Mountain, Washington, United States
Varietal: Merlot / Cabernet Franc
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Importer: WA Winery Direct / Local Dist.
Score: 95VM
Review: "Weighing in at 14.8% alcohol, the 2017 Red Wine Ciel du Cheval blends equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc from this outstanding site on Red Mountain. On the nose, it develops creosote tones alongside red florals, wintergreen, cigar ash and suggestions of Asian spices that all take shape in the glass. The palate is seamless and soft, delivering rich red and dark fruit flavors alongside black licorice and a hint of menthol. Glorious to consume now, the 2017 Ciel du Cheval could easily be a 20-year wine. Will Carmada has been winemaker here since taking over from his father five years ago. A University of Washington graduate with background in Geology, Carmada regularly spends time in his vineyards. The wines from the standout 2018 vintage are rich and layered, yet well-balanced, highly age-worthy efforts. Over the past year I have tasted many older Andrew Will wines from the 1990s and 2000s, including a few marvelous 2002s. I have little doubt his new 2018s will cellar well for several decades."

Staff Notes:
"Weighing in at 14.8% alcohol, the 2017 Red Wine Ciel du Cheval blends equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc from this outstanding site on Red Mountain. On the nose, it develops creosote tones alongside red florals, wintergreen, cigar ash and suggestions of Asian spices that all take shape in the glass. The palate is seamless and soft, delivering rich red and dark fruit flavors alongside black licorice and a hint of menthol. Glorious to consume now, the 2017 Ciel du Cheval could easily be a 20-year wine." 95 Owen Bargreen, Vinous

"Dark ruby in color, the 2017 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard is dark-fruited with juicy black plum, blackberry essence and dark cherry with hints of currants and cassis. Soft aromas of red flowers and pencil shavings waft with a dusty tension. Medium to full-bodied, the wine shows precision with an elegant frame and sturdy tannins, ending with a long-lingering, mineral finish with high-tone red fruits of dark, dusty cherry skin and red plum skin. This will drink fantastically for the next decade, but it won't do you wrong if you open a bottle tomorrow. Bravo!" 94 Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate

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