Andrew Will TWO BLONDS VINEYARDS 2015 kh year old
- wa96
- jd95
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Category | Red Wine |
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Brand | Andrew Will |
Origin | United States, Washington, Yakima Valley |
Alcohol/vol | 14.8% |
"This blend is unique because we used only French Clone varieties for the Merlot, Cab Franc and Cab Sauv. We grow multiple clones of each varietal and we think that these specific clones show off the most complexity and depth. A vineyard that is consistently getting better with age and showing the true potential of the Yakima Valley AVA. The 2015 vintage was the warmest vintage to date, with above average temperatures across the Columbia Valley. These warm temps led to an advancement of the growing season, leading to a harvest almost 2 weeks ahead of any recent years. Very warm temperatures starting in the spring and continuous through July/August, led into cooler temperatures in September allowing phenolic ripeness to catch up. Despite the heat, the wines from this vintage ended up with great fruit characteristics while maintaining excellent structure and focus." -Winery
Wine Advocate
- wa96
The 2015 Two Blondes Vineyard is superb, wafting from the glass with a rich bouquet of blackberries, mulberries, minty cassis and dried flowers, with only subtle hints of the dark chocolate and spice that I suspect will become more pronounced with bottle age. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and generous, with a lavish core of ripe, succulent fruit framed by fine-grained tannins, concluding with a long, tangy finish. This is a giving, sun-kissed rendition of Two Blondes that avoids any of the aggressive structure found in some of the state's 2015 Bordeaux blends, and it will likely drink well with only three or four years of bottle age. The 2015 is a blend of 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc and 17% Malbec.
Jeb Dunnuck
- jd95
Also deeply colored, the inky colored 2015 Two Blondes Vineyard is another truly gorgeous wine from this estate. Crème de cassis, blueberries, violets, crushed rocks and chocolate all give way to a full-bodied, concentrated, rich, opulent 2015 that still holds onto a classic, structured style. It's the finest version of this cuvee I've tasted.
Vinous
- v90
(aged in 35% new oak, mostly Taransaud barrels): Healthy dark red. Fruit-driven aromas of dark berries, licorice and bitter chocolate are lifted by a floral topnote. Suave, fine-grained wine with no rough edges; an element of dark chocolate (from the Merlot component?) sweetens the pliant middle palate, with a meaty nuance adding interest. One could enjoy this slightly high-toned wine now for its velvety plushness but is has the balance to last for several years. Finishes with big, palate-coating, sweet tannins and a faint herbal element. This is delicious today!