Owned by Chris Camarda, Andrew Will Winery was started in 1989, and named after his son Will and nephew Andrew. A blend of 67% Cab Sauvignon, 20% Merlot & 13% Cab Franc, aged 18 months in French oak (35% new), beautiful aromas of fruit, herb and tobacco. Complex, with blackberry & ripe raspberry with smoky oak notes, some spice on gripping tannins. Lingering finish ending with mineral and earthy notes. Fantastic Bordeaux blend. A Fav!! — 7 years ago
Light. Smooth. Easy drinking. A perfect wine to enjoy during an afternoon outing with friends. — 8 years ago
Have had this Brindisi twice now at one of our favourite restaurants and it's been great both times. Let it breathe 10-15 mins and enjoy! — 9 years ago
Don’t let the light red color & initial pour fool you- this is Volcano terroir, so builds up intensity & flavor as evolves. I never tire of Etna, even the duds interest me. This isn’t one of them. Medium body light, pure sunshine lava style. Remarkably—pure. Savio Soares importer who else — 6 years ago
Last night with friends our second wine was another beautiful Bordeaux Blend a Right Bank Blend this time also from the Ciel du Cheval Vineyard. The 2010 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Red Blend 52% Merlot and 48% Cabernet Franc. Andrew Will from Vashon Island, Washington is one of my favorite producers. Chris Camarda since 1989 has blended wine and his wine he says "I am not interested in the similarities of my winesbut the differences. The different identities of our vineyards and varietals which explore the identity of Washington State as distinct as California or Bordeaux." I think he does this very well.
On the nose I got black cherry, red raspberry, cassis, fresh herbs, violets and fresh earthy soil.
On the palate there is black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, black currant, licorice, green bell pepper, iron and rich tolled soil.
The wine is medium to full bodied with medium + acidity, medium + soft velvety tannins that lead to a long excellent complex finish. Have a great coming week, be safe and continued well wishes. Nostrovia!🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 7 years ago
Tonight is the winter solstice, the longest night of the year and the weekend before Christmas. I have opened the 2013 Andrew Will Two Blondes Vineyard Yakima Valley Bordeaux Blend. 44% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Cabernet Franc.
On the nose is a stunningly juicy dark fruit of blackberry, black cherry, black currant, milk chocolate, violet, vanilla, cigar box and dark rock earth.
The palate reveals lack cherry, raspberry, plum, green bell pepper, black pepper, red currant, violet, graphite and some earth notes.
This wine is what I have come to expect from the Andrew Will Winery and Chris Camarda. This is a full bodied wine with a polished texture that is well balanced. There is medium + acidity and medium + fine tannins that lead to a long clean fresh finish. Another outstanding wine from Andrew Will. Have a wonderful weekend leading into Christmas please be safe and enjoy family and friends. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 6 years ago
Agreed ... For some reasons the cork seems to be an issue despite proper cellaring. Despite this ... a wonderful Cabernet with finesse, complexity and incredible length. — 9 years ago
Mark Quezada
Great wine! You can definitely tell the Chris Camarda (of Andrew Will) influence. To me medium alcohol. Red and black fruited, laced with graphite (pencil shavings) and dusty earth. There’s this nice aroma of worn leather. — 3 years ago