2018 Andrew Will, "Sorella" Champoux Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills

More from Cabernet Blend Washington United States Andrew Will
2018 Andrew Will, "Sorella" Champoux Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills

2018 Andrew Will, "Sorella" Champoux Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills

More from Cabernet Blend Washington United States Andrew Will
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The 2018 Andrew Will, "Sorella" Champoux Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills was a Merchant's Pick

Crème de la Crème from the Pacific Northwest

November 21, 2024

Andrew Will, Quilceda Creek, and Woodward Canyon.  What do these Columbia Valley powerhouses have in common?

Champoux Vineyard.

Producing the finest fruit in Washington State, the Champoux Vineyard is owned and run by a consortium of partners: Andrew Will, Quilceda Creek, and Woodward Canyon.  

Block 1, the oldest section, is reserved exclusively for Andrew Will's Sorella.

"Cabernet Sauvignon dominated blend that’s up with the crème de la crème of the vintage. Cassis, black raspberries, toasted spice, candle wax and graphite notes all emerge from this tight, concentrated, fresh beauty that really needs 4-5 years of bottle age. A wine that gains depth with time in the glass, it has fine tannin, beautiful balance, and a classic, elegant style."  Jeb Dunnuck

Sorella is a classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (85%), Merlot (6%), Cabernet Franc (3%) and Petit Verdot (3%) and has a striking resemblance to Bordeaux's finest left bank reds.

And, there is a reason Bordeaux varietals thrive in the Columbia Valley of Washington; the terroir is quite similar to that of Bordeaux - even down to the latitude!  

Sharpen your steak knives and decant for an hour.  

Enjoy now and over the next decade.

Wow!

 

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Columbia Valley Is Giving Bordeaux's Best A Run For Its Money!

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97+

“Trust me, this will pass undetected in a blind lineup of top Bordeaux.”

Jeb Dunnuck • 97+ / 100

"The flagship from this great estate is the 2018 Sorella, a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend (8% each of Cabernet Franc and Merlot and the 4% Petit Verdot) that spent the same 22 months in 35% new French oak. Gorgeous crème de cassis, tobacco leaf, lead pencil, and chocolate define the bouquet, and it's medium to full-bodied, flawlessly balanced, and has a great, great finish. A classically styled, structured, age-worthy beauty, it will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and have 2-3 decades of overall longevity. Trust me, this will pass undetected in a blind lineup of top Bordeaux."
96+

“Bravo, another stunning vintage of Sorella.”

Wine Advocate • 96+ / 100

"Juicy, dusty and spicy aromas waft from the glass with succulent, floral notes that capture the nose. Spiced red cherries, potpourri and dusty black raspberry essences cartwheel with notions of lavender and rose hip before offering up delicate baking spices. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is initially subdued and grows in amplitude while offering a balanced structure with succulent tannins. The longer the wine sits on the palate, it increases in spiciness under the ripe, juicy dark red fruit tones. The Sorella continues to evolve in the mouth with persistence, lingering long, leaving behind flavors graphite, crème de cassis and black cherry skin. Just under 8,000 bottles were filled after the wine rested for 22 months in all French oak, 35% new. Set your calendar and put this on your shopping list for when it’s released. Bravo, another stunning vintage of Sorella on the books."

Producer: Andrew Will

Country: United States

Region: Washington

Subregion: Columbia Valley

Varietal: Cabernet Blend

Vintage: 2018

Size: 750ml

Code: W7440-2018-750

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