Involuntary Commitment / Andrew Will, Columbia Valley (Washington) 2020

 A project begun in 2019 to make use of unexpected excess production, “Involuntary Commitment” is the brainstorm of Chris Carmada, the person behind the highly rated Andrew Will wines. The job of making an early maturing Bordeaux style red was turned over to Will Carmada.  The 2019 was a success and led naturally to this 2020, one of the best values around.  A blend of Cabernet Franc with Cabernet and Merlot, it offers inviting aromas of dark fruits, anise and black tea.  On the palate it is medium bodied and firmly structured with its light tannins holding everything together.  Attractive now, it is the kind of red that makes you think of food.  It should hold up well over the next 4 to 5 years.