2005 Andrew Will Red Sheridan Vineyard
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(a blend of 42% cabernet sauvignon, 30% cabernet franc and 28% merlot) Full ruby-red. Wild aromas of briary raspberry, mocha and truffle, with a whiff of game that reminded me of syrah. Lush, dry and downright idiosyncratic, with a distinctly wild gamey character and sound acidity for the vintage. Finishes with good length.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate
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The 2005 Andrew Will portfolio leads off with the 2005 Sheridan Vineyard. The wine is composed of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 28% Merlot. This purple-colored effort offers up an array of spices including clove, cinnamon, and allspice as well as cedar and tobacco notes. Saint-Emilion-like on the palate, it hides enough tannin to support 2-3 years of further bottle age. There is enough depth and balance to suggest that this rather elegant wine will drink well through 2025. Andrew Will, located on pastoral Vashon Island, was founded in 1989 by former sommelier Chris Camarda. His focus is on blended, Bordeaux-style wines from some of Washington’s finest vineyards. The wines are made identically, the differences among them reflective of that vineyard’s terroir. He also produces a Syrah named in honor of his late wife. Chris Camarda’s efforts with Syrah deserve serious attention. The Annie Camarda Syrah is a blend of fruit from the Champoux and Ciel du Cheval Vineyards, two of eastern Washington’s finest. Tel. (206) 463-9227; www.andrewwill.com