The 2016 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Proprietary Blend is a distinguished red wine hailing from the Red Mountain sub-appellation in Yakima Valley, part of Washington’s Columbia Valley. This wine is a blend of 57% Merlot and 43% Cabernet Franc, crafted by the esteemed producer Andrew Will. It is bottled at 15.0% alcohol and sealed with a traditional cork closure.

Jeb Dunnuck, in his review dated April 11, 2019, awarded this wine a score of 92. He noted that it exhibits "Violet, cassis, blueberry, cedar, and graphite notes," and described the wine as "young and primordial, with loads of fruit balanced by good acidity." Dunnuck highlighted the vineyard's quality and emphasized that the wine "needs time to come together."

Stephen Tanzer of Vinous provided a slightly higher score of 93 in his December 2019 review. He described the wine as "Bright red-ruby" and noted that it was "darker and less expressive on the nose" compared to another Andrew Will wine, the Two Blondes. Tanzer mentioned aromas of "currant, blueberry and dark chocolate lifted by dusty herbs and a soupçon of wild mint." He highlighted the wine’s "youthful medicinal reserve" and praised its "excellent length" and "well-supported tannins," concluding that the wine "has the stuffing and balance for a slow evolution in bottle."

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate also gave the wine a score of 93 in a review dated December 30, 2019. The reviewer described the nose as "red-fruited...with dusty core of mineral-rich earth and red, floral bouquet wafts." On the palate, the wine was noted for flavors of "black plum and dusty, dark cherry," characterized by a "tannic core that is still grippy." The review suggested that the wine "will age well or can be enjoyed now," and noted its "food-friendly expression."

With only 504 cases produced, the 2016 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Proprietary Blend is a wine that shows promise for both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging. Its balanced structure, complex flavor profile, and high scores from respected reviewers make it a noteworthy addition to any wine collection.