2008 Andrew Will Red Two Blondes Vineyard
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The most evolved and ready to go of the lineup, the 2008 Two Blondes Vineyard (42% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc and 9% Malbec) is an open-knit, supple and perfumed blend that gives up notions of plum, mint and aged beef to go with a delicious, medium-bodied, supple mouthfeel. Drinking at the early stages of maturity, it should continue to evolve and drink well for another 5-8 years. Drink now-2021. Made by Chris Camarda from his base on Vashon Island just west of Seattle, Andrew Will Cellars delivers classic, elegant wines that show solid typicity and age-worthy profiles. His 2010s are superb across the board and possess slightly reserved aromatics with firm, pure textures. Downright backwards, especially when compared to his 2009s, they will all benefit from short- term cellaring and, I suspect, these scores will seem a bit low once they flesh out. His 2011s had just been bottled at the time of this tasting, so I opted to review them as barrel samples and give ranges for the scores. They all showed more up-front, perfumed and supple profiles, yet I think they will close down slightly over the coming year as they settle in bottle. Chris believes his 2011s might surpass his 2010s. Tel. (206) 463-9227; www.andrewwill.com
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
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Medium red. Redcurrant, strawberry and a hint of mocha on the nose. Plush, broad and spicy, with a nutty quality to the strawberry and raspberry fruit flavors. Finishes with slightly dry tannins and moderate verve. I'd drink this blend on the early side.