Andrew Will 'Ciel du Cheval Vineyard' Red Blend 2020

Andrew Will has long been one of Washington’s benchmark producers for Bordeaux-style blends, and their Ciel du Cheval bottling is a flagship wine. Sourced entirely from the famed Red Mountain vineyard, the 2020 vintage shows both power and restraint—layered dark fruit, savory complexity, and beautifully structured tannins.

This is a classic Washington collectible that rewards patience but is already compelling with a decant.

Quick Facts

• Producer: Andrew Will Winery

• Region: Red Mountain AVA, Washington

• Vineyard: 100% Ciel du Cheval Vineyard

• Vintage: 2020

• Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Bordeaux blend)

• Aging: ~22 months in French oak

• Style: Single-vineyard Bordeaux-style blend

• Alcohol: ~14.5%

Tasting Profile

• Fruit: Blackcurrant, blackberry, dark cherry

• Savory: Graphite, cedar, tobacco leaf

• Oak/Spice: Cocoa, espresso, baking spice

• Structure: Medium-to-full body, firm refined tannins

• Finish: Long, layered and age-worthy

Why We Love It

Andrew Will has helped define Washington Bordeaux blends, and this single-vineyard bottling shows why. It captures the power of Red Mountain with elegance and balance—serious, cellar-worthy, and consistently impressive.

Winemaking

Fruit from the renowned Ciel du Cheval Vineyard is fermented in small lots and aged in French oak barrels for nearly two years. The goal is balance and longevity, allowing the vineyard’s structure and character to shine through.

Serving & Pairing

Perfect with classic, hearty dishes:

• Ribeye, strip steak, beef tenderloin

• Lamb and game meats

• Mushroom and truffle dishes

• Aged cheeses

Estate Overview

Andrew Will Winery was founded by Chris Camarda, one of the pioneers of Washington’s Bordeaux-style wines. The winery is known for small-production, vineyard-driven blends from top Columbia Valley sites, with Ciel du Cheval Vineyard playing a central role in the winery’s history and reputation.