Andrew Will 2004

Overall, Camarda is extremely pleased with the vintage, and although he dislikes comparing his wines from vintage to vintage, he does admit that 2003 was a hot year and the flavor profiles somewhat reflected the heat. Only a good winemaker can take the fruit from a hot year and turn it into an elegant drink, and the high marks he received for his ’03 wine is a testament to his skills. “The wines from 2004 are very well balanced,” Camarda said. “The season allowed the fruit to get sufficiently ripe, despite some late rains. The 2003 vintage was uneven with slightly higher alcohol levels. The 2004 vintage really shows great flavors in nearly every vineyard.” 

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#40764 Sheridan Vineyard 2004 12/750 $492/Case

The 2004 Sheridan Vineyard blend has spice and plum flavors in the mouth. Camarda says it is the best fruit he has received from the vineyard: “The ’04 Sheridan is one of the best vintages we’ve gotten from that vineyard. It has softness, good complexity and very good flavors.”

 

#40753 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard 2004 12/750 $546/Case

The 2004 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard blend has the best aromatics out of all his 2004 wines, says Camarda (who has a financial interest in the vineyard). The blend is 80 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 20 percent Cabernet Franc. 

 

Happy Holidays!

Alan