Basel Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 07

Pheasant Run Vineyard was established in early 1996 in the deep, sandy loam soils for which the Walla Walla Valley is famous. Bordeaux varietals thrive here and this 100% Estate Cabernet Sauvignon exemplifies the results. It is a blend of four separate blocks of Cabernet, each vinified separately and expertly combined to create a complex wine. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon was aged in 100% new oak, 68% French and 32% American. It is almost brooding in the glass, with dark, earthy scents of cedar, sweet plums, tobacco leaf and wet stone. Flavors of red and black fruits and a hint of Whiskey barrel on the finish complement the elegant, integrated tannins. - the winery