Andrew Will

Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Cabernet Franc - Merlot Blend

9.06 ratings
9.02 pro ratings
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Jim Reed

Fine Wine Room Manager Harbor View Wines and Liquors

9.3

2005 nose seemed really awkward and tight, with a weird wheat cracker aroma... but on the palate super fresh and lively with floral components dominating. Very cool overall

2005 nose seemed really awkward and tight, with a weird wheat cracker aroma... but on the palate super fresh and lively with floral components dominating. Very cool overall

Dec 25th, 2015
Michael Meyer

Didn't realize there was so much Cab Franc in this, so I was a bit surprised by the softness and streaks of cassis and boysenberry/raspberry. A bit of olives peeking through as well.

Didn't realize there was so much Cab Franc in this, so I was a bit surprised by the softness and streaks of cassis and boysenberry/raspberry. A bit of olives peeking through as well.

Oct 31st, 2016
David Annis

This has changed a lot in the two years since my last bottle. Then it was still dense and tannic, now it's smoothed out and has a thinner mouth feel. The currants showing two years ago have given way to leather and licorice.

This has changed a lot in the two years since my last bottle. Then it was still dense and tannic, now it's smoothed out and has a thinner mouth feel. The currants showing two years ago have given way to leather and licorice.

Mar 15th, 2016
Andy Bartee

Sales Copain Winery

8.7

Andy had this 13 years ago

Andy had this 13 years ago

Jan 4th, 2013
Michael Meyer

Michael had this 8 years ago

Michael had this 8 years ago

May 14th, 2018
Keith Isselhardt

Keith had this 12 years ago

Keith had this 12 years ago

Jan 2nd, 2014