Product Description:

2005 Elyse Morisoli Cabernet Sauvignon:

"The vineyard is in the heart of the Rutherford bench. The wine is rich in fruit and tannins, but a bit clumsy, with a chunky, tannic mouthfeel and jammy, direct blackberry and blueberry fruit flavors. Not ready for drinking now, but well-made, and should age well, as Cabs from this stretch tend to have a long life." 92 Points - Wine Enthusiast

WINE:
"The 2005 Morisoli Cabernet is dark crimson-colored with an equally deep nose of mushrooms, densely textured earth, cassis, and blackberries along with its ubiquitous graphite and cedar. On the palate, this full-bodied wine shows focused flavors of cassis, wild blackberries, and dark plums accented by dusty earth and crushed stone. It finishes with vibrant fruit fla- vors, silky tannins, and underlying oak nuances. True to form, it displays the power and elegance that is so characteristic of this vineyard." -Winemaker

WINERY:
"Winemaking is cooking without a flame. Our wine- making philosophy at Elyse in Napa Valley is similar to the approach of a great chef who carefully prepares artisan grown ingredients to bring each layer of flavor to the table. Long term alliances with our growers form the cornerstone to our portfolio of vineyard driven wines that possess an unfaltering affinity for pairing with food."

This wine was also scored 87 points by the Wine Spectator

2007 Seven Hills Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Seven Hills Vineyard:

"Polished, focused and generous with its clearly articulated currant, plum and savory herb flavors, coursing smoothly through the refined finish. Drink now through 2017. 640 cases made." -92 points Wine Spectator

"A seductive nose, densely loaded with black currants and smoke, leads into a textural, single-vineyard, 100% Cabernet with great varietal presence and definition. It needs to breathe open, which puts on more flesh, and starts to unpack the layers. Streaks of mineral, iron, graphite and more cassis roll into the finish."-91 points Wine Enthusiast

WINE:
"Intense dark red. Elegant fragrance of dust, marzipan, red plum, black currant, spice, licorice and dried herb. Polished, complex palate of red & black fruits, bitter almond, herb, black licorice and sweet spice. Smooth, bright, lengthy finish."

"Aged exclusively in French oak, approximately 40% new, the profile is round with notes of clove and nutmeg. This is a Cabernet Sauvignon with great varietal character and a smooth lengthy finish. Historically these wines will show well for a decade or more, this vintage will age beautifully over the next 8-15 years. A collectable, limited bottling from one of the most highly regarded Northwest vineyards, that will not disappoint in the cellar." -Winery

VINEYARD:
"Located in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, in the southeastern corner of Washington, Walla Walla Valley is home to our winery, and our McClellan Estate Vineyard. With roots deep in the community, our longtime relationships with the region's winegrowers ensure us access to the best fruit - from the coveted 'Old Blocks' of Seven Hills Vineyard to such respected sites as Windrow, Minnick and Double River Ranch. Benefiting from a unique temperate microclimate, and deeper, silt-based soils, vineyards in this highly regarded appellation are at the heart of our Bordeaux-varietal program, which consistently produces food-friendly wines notable for their complex structure and graceful sophistication." -Winery