The heavier clay based soils produces wine dark fruits and spice
100% estate Pinot Noir is from vines that Rafael Tirado planted himself in 1998
5% Merlot and 42
sharply angled Pinot Noir balances ripe
with lovely rich ripe fruit and crisp acidity
Andrew Will Winery Sorella, Horse Heaven Hills, USA 2018 Cahors The heavier clay based soilsThe flagship from this great estate is the 2018 Sorella, a Cabernet Sauvignon dominated blend (8% each of Cabernet Franc and Merlot and the 4% Petit Verdot) that spent the same 22 months in 35% new French oak. Gorgeous crme de cassis, tobacco leaf, lead pencil, and chocolate define the bouquet, and it's medium to full bodied, flawlessly balanced, and has a great, great finish. A classically styled, structured, age worthy beauty, it will benefit from 4