Basel Cellars 2005 Chelle den Millie Reserve Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US / Chelle den Millie Reserve
Variety: Cabernet Franc Washington
Winery: Basel Cellars / Columbia Valley (WA)

After almost losing a finger struggling to remove the rock-hard faux wax “capsule” I found this strawberry/cherry cordial-flavored wine quite pleasant. The fruit, from a Rattlesnake Hills vineyard, has a sweet core, while the tannins add an earthy streak of green tea.