2019 Andrew Will "Ciel du Cheval Vineyard" Red Mountain Bordeaux Blend

Tobacco, assorted red and black fruits, damp earth, and hints of truffle all emerge from the 2019 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, a pure, medium to full-bodied blend of 52% Cabernet Franc and 48% Merlot that's from a great site on Red Mountain. They've done a great job with the tannins here, and this wine brings a beautiful sense of elegance and finesse on the palate. It's already approachable, but like the other Andrew Will releases, it will evolve for 15-20 years if stored properly.

Christmas has come early! Yes, that's best price you'll see anywhere (by a lot) on this killer bottling from Andrew Will. Needing little introduction, Chris Camarda owner / winemaker of Andrew Will is without doubt one of the most talented vignerons in the country. His Bordeaux inspired wines sourced from the very best "First Growth" vineyards in Washington have been perennial standouts here at K&L, a company that has prided itself on selling Bordeaux wines for 50 years. Well, this stunning bottling from Ciel Du Cheval Vineyard on Red Mountain will stand toe-to-toe with top notch Saint-Émilion and not flinch. Folks who love the bold, powerful, rich fruit that Red Mountain gives, but who also love a more old-world inspired flavor profile simply have to try this wine. It is simply stunning. Ciel Du Cheval Vineyard is home to some of the very oldest vines on Red Mountain, planted in 1975. This vineyard was paramount in propelling the region into the stratosphere of collectible wine. This site was in fact one of the two original vineyards that Andrew Will launched with back in 1989, so this bottling marks a 30-year history of working with these storied vines! Chris' experience combined with the vineyard's inherent pedigree come together to create something very special in the bottle. This wine is packed with purple fruits, mulberry, cassis, plum. It's also struck through with rocky minerals, unsmoked cigar, cedar chest, pencil shavings, hints of leather, crushed violets, subtle wintergreen and lavender notes. Medium plus bodied, with wonderfully refined tannins, perfect balance, seamless integration of oak, fruit and savory varietal characters. I can't believe we're offing a bottle of wine this good, this renowned, this darn near perfect, for such a low price! Buy it now, drink it tonight, drink it next year, drink it 10 years from now. It's beautiful right now, but certainly will continue to develop for another 8-10 years and probably drink well for another 5+ after that. Mark my words - you'll be very sorry if you miss this one.