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Andrew Will Winery was started in 1989 and is owned by Chris Camarda. The winery was launched out of a love for wine that Chris had developed while working in the restaurant trade for almost 20 years. Named after the Camardas’ son Will and nephew read more...Andrew, Andrew Will has been a major contributor to the success and notoriety in recent years of Washington State wines.

Initially, the winery consisted of 900 square feet of rented industrial space in Seattle. In the early days, everything was done by hand from shoveling grapes into crushers, to labeling and delivering the wine. In 1994, the Camardas moved to Vashon Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle, where they built the present winery. They now have two buildings which allow them to make about 4300 cases of wine a year. They have also purchased land in Eastern Washington and planted 36 acres in grapes.

Andrew Will makes Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese. As Chris Camarda has developed his style of winemaking over the years, he has focused on the primacy of the vineyard over variety. It is now the driving force behind Andrew Will. While the idea of terroir has become almost a hollow marketing tool, it has great attraction for Chris in its purest form. "I believe that an individual piece of property can form a signature - an identity - and it is that face that is the focus of my winemaking, " he said. "We are trying to let the vineyards reveal themselves. I believe that if Washington is ever to be considered a great wine region we need to establish the characteristics of our geographical areas and the characteristics of each vineyard in those areas," he added.

He also believes that blends of varieties also make the most complex and attractive wines. The Cabernet Franc and Merlot, two grapes which mature beautifully over the long growing season in Eastern Washington, when blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, best express the characteristics of a vineyard. For instance, the 1999 Sorella is made up of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet France and 15% Merlot.

Andrew Will has no plans to increase the size of the winery or its output but instead to focus on the vineyards and the care needed to produce the kind of fruit to satisfy the Andrew Will ideals.    (hide)

grapelab reviewed Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vineyard 2005:

November 2009

grapelab

Andrew Will makes some of the best wine in America let alone Washington State. Not big bruiser Cali style but elegant and refined. Ciel du Cheval is his 'right bank' interpretation. Lots of Merlot.

Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vineyard 2005

Starting at $44^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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grapelab reviewed Andrew Murray Esperance 2005:

November 2009

grapelab

California's answer to Chateauneuf-du-Pape with all the sunshine the left-coasters could muster, rendering a grape extract Oz style. Visions of the Sunburnt Cow dance in our heads.

Andrew Murray Esperance 2005

Starting at $20^.98 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Charles Emilio wrote in the forum topic: What's wrong with Australian Wine?

November 2009

Charles Emilio

Here is the transcript from a speech from the UK's Andrew Jefford on the International wine press's opinion on Aussie WIne http://www.andrewjefford.com/node/702

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HondaJohn wrote in the forum topic: Moscato wines

November 2009

HondaJohn

Lots of great wineries in the WA area and they offer a lot variety. While I ... - Andrew Will - Love all the Andrew Will wines but the Two Blondes is great - http://www.snooth.com/wine/andrew-two-blondes-vineyard-2004/...

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VegasOenophile reviewed Christine Andrew Petite Sirah 2006:

November 2009

VegasOenophile

- Tasted at Lee's Wine Experience 11/7/09

Christine Andrew Petite Sirah 2006

Starting at $29^.71 Snoothrank: 3/5

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aronowm2 reviewed Christine Andrew Rose of Malbec 2008:

November 2009

aronowm2

strong strawberry overtones...highly alcoholic at a whopping 14.5%. this is made for falafel and hot sauce or shwarma.

Christine Andrew Rose of Malbec 2008

Starting at $11^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Naomi Laurie

October 2009

Naomi Laurie

Andrzej Lipinski: One of Canada's Pioneering Winemakers One question that often arises in the wine world is: “Where did your love affair with wine begin.” For me the answer was in a glass of 2006 Foreign Affair...

Billy Goat reviewed Andrew Murray Watch Hill Syrah 2006:

October 2009

Billy Goat

Andrew Murray Watch Hill Syrah 2006

Starting at $36^.00 Snoothrank: 4/5

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Billy Goat reviewed Andrew Murray Vineyards Hillside Syrah 1998:

October 2009

Billy Goat

Andrew Murray Vineyards Hillside Syrah 1998

Starting at $40^.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Billy Goat reviewed Andrew Murray Syrah Santa Ynez Valley Roasted Slope Vineyard 2001:

October 2009

Billy Goat

Andrew Murray Syrah Santa Ynez Valley Roasted Slope Vineyard 2001

Starting at $40^.00 Snoothrank: 4/5

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