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2006
Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval
(750ml)
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Producer: |
Andrew Will Winery
andrewwill.com
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| Appellation: |
Red Mountain - Washington State - United States
(AVA)
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| Type: |
red
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| Varietal: |
Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
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| Maturity: |
Hold |
| Rating: |
Excellent |
| Est. Price: |
$30.00 |
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Tasting Notes:
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rated:
December 18, 2008
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Stephen Tanzer
wineaccess.com/expert/tanzer
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93 points
"Raspberry, redcurrant, minerals and dried herbs on the nose; less high-toned than the 2005. Juicy, bright and intense, with lovely precision to its primary flavors. Offers a terrific tight core of fruit and harmonious ripe acidity. A step up from the earlier vintage in lift. Finishes broad, with very suave tannins."
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rated:
March 18, 2009
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Wine Spectator
winespectator.com
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92 points
"Supple, generous and sharply focused, delivering a complex mouthful of cherry and plum fruit with elements of dried flowers, exotic spices and savory, meaty notes competing for attention. A nice lift of acidity drives the finish, which lingers impressively. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2016. 1,262 cases made. –HS"
Best -2016
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October 18, 2009
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Jay Miller (WA)
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93 points
"The 2006 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard is a blend of 40% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Franc, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Petit Verdot. Purple-colored, it has an outstanding bouquet of cedar, cinnamon, clove, black currant, and blackberry. On the palate the tannins so predominant in Red Mountain are nicely tamed. There are layers of savory fruit, considerable complexity, excellent balance, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. This lengthy effort will benefit from 3-5 years of additional cellaring and drink well through 2026."
Best 2014-2026
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