Andrew Will

Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Cabernet Franc - Merlot Blend

9.319 ratings

9.53 pro ratings

Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA

Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

9.4

Great Blend of Merlot and Cab Franc. Dark, ripened cherries and light bramble. Terrific tannin structure!

Great Blend of Merlot and Cab Franc. Dark, ripened cherries and light bramble. Terrific tannin structure!

Aug 1st, 2015

9.2

Nice touch

Nice touch

May 28th, 2020

9.0

Dark fruit aromas, graphite notes, a little dusty, ripe plum, fresh tabacco leaf. Nice bright acid, textured, and balanced.

Dark fruit aromas, graphite notes, a little dusty, ripe plum, fresh tabacco leaf. Nice bright acid, textured, and balanced.

Dec 4th, 2016

9.1

Very nice black cherry and raspberry notes. Aromatic with some spice. Medium tannins and long finish. Enjoyed 5-6-16 a 2009 vintage.

Very nice black cherry and raspberry notes. Aromatic with some spice. Medium tannins and long finish. Enjoyed 5-6-16 a 2009 vintage.

May 8th, 2016

9.3

Deep dark fruit with hints of chocolate.

Deep dark fruit with hints of chocolate.

May 18th, 2015

9.6

Taste Taste More Taste....Guild Holiday Party

Taste Taste More Taste....Guild Holiday Party

Jan 13th, 2014

Jayme Henderson-Steese

9.7

Jayme had this 11 years ago

Jayme had this 11 years ago

Jul 14th, 2013

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.4

Andrew had this 12 years ago

Andrew had this 12 years ago

May 8th, 2013

Carsten Rudolph

8.9

Carsten had this 2 years ago

Carsten had this 2 years ago

May 20th, 2023

Jacky had this 10 years ago

Jacky had this 10 years ago

Sep 16th, 2014