At a glance

Producer

Andrew Will Winery

Region

Horse Heaven Hills AVA, Washington, USA

Grape variety

Cabernet Sauvignon (80%), Merlot (8%), Cabernet Franc (8%), Petit Verdot (4%)

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

Approximately USD $60–90 per 750 mL bottle, depending on market and condition

Tasting profile

Expected dark-cassis and blackberry fruit with cedar, tobacco, graphite, and savory herbal notes; firm tannins may still frame the fruit.

Evolution: With bottle age, primary dark fruit should become more integrated, developing notes of dried herbs, leather, tobacco, earth, and softened cedar.

At peak: At maturity, expect layered dark fruit and savory complexity, with resolved but persistent tannins and a long finish.

Structure

Acidity

Medium to medium-plus, providing freshness and balance.

Tannins

Firm, fine-grained Cabernet-led tannins, supported by the Merlot and the smaller Bordeaux varieties.

Alcohol

Likely moderate to moderately high for a concentrated Washington Cabernet blend; exact 2018 bottling figure not verified.

Aging potential

Strong: concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon, substantial tannin, and a serious Bordeaux-style blend support aging into the 2030s and potentially beyond with excellent storage.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2030 to 2055

Optimal window

2026 to 2058

Current status

Developing, with substantial structure; approachable with aeration but likely to benefit from further bottle age.

Current condition

At about eight years from vintage, a well-stored bottle should be sound and entering an increasingly expressive phase. Bottle variation and storage history matter.

Sorella is a premium, Cabernet-dominant Bordeaux-style blend rather than an everyday wine. The 80% Cabernet Sauvignon component and supporting Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot provide the concentration and tannic framework for extended aging. The 2030–2038 peak estimate allows time for integration while retaining fruit; soundly stored bottles may remain enjoyable after that period.

Food pairing

Grilled or roasted beef, lamb, venison, braised short ribs, or aged hard cheeses; savory mushroom dishes also complement its expected cedar and herbal notes.

Serving

Serving temperature

16–18°C (61–64°F)

Decant

Yes (1–2 hours; for an older or fragile bottle, decant gently and taste periodically) — Aeration can soften youthful tannins and open the wine's aromatic profile. Avoid prolonged decanting if the bottle shows mature or delicate aromas.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 6/10

Andrew Will is an estate-focused Washington producer sourcing from established vineyard sites. Specific 2018 Sorella details on renewable energy, water conservation, vineyard certification, and packaging are not verified; do not assume certification or particular practices without producer documentation.

A moderate score reflects regional production and the absence of verified, wine-specific certification or operational data in the information available for this assessment. The score is provisional, not a claim that the producer lacks sustainability efforts; confirmed vineyard, energy, water, and packaging disclosures could change it.