Secret Squirrel, Columbia Valley (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

 Hard to say if the people behind this oddly named label want to be a secret or want us to squirrel the wine away.  What’s more important is that this is an excellent Cabernet for the price.  The label is part of the Corliss Family who produce high end Cabernets from their winery in Walla Walla.  Combining fruit from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley and Walla Walla, they age 70% of the wine in oak, give it some bottle age and send it off into major markets.  It is deeply colored and displays pretty black fruit aromas along with cedar and a touch of fennel.  Black cherry flavors, a hint of dried herbs and light oak are presented in a round, nicely textured palate.  Light tannins come through in the aftertaste and provide a solid framework.