Andrew Will Winery, founded in 1989 by Chris Camarda and now led by his son Morgan, is a premier Washington producer focusing on terroir-driven, minimal-intervention Bordeaux-style wines. The grapes for this bottling are sourced exclusively from the estate-owned Two Blondes Vineyard in Zillah, Washington, which is the coolest site in the winery's portfolio.
This 2017 Red Blend typically features a base of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc, offering a more elegant, "European" style characterized by balanced acidity and lower alcohol compared to warmer sites in the state.
Country
United States
Sub-Region
Yakima Valley
Region
Washington
Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec
Farming
Sustainable
Soil
Moxee silt loam soil, a well-drained, shallow topsoil over a silica-cemented hardpan.
Winemaking
Indigenous yeast ferment in stainless steel tanks and aged for 21 months in French oak barrels (approximately 30% new).