Reviews & Ratings

2007 Spring Valley Vineyard Red Blends or Varietals "Uriah"

Winery: Spring Valley Vineyard

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Uriah"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 60% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, & 6% Malbec

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Walla Walla Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $50

Cases produced: 2,600

KWG Score: 93.2 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: October 27, 2010

Wine Review: This slightly opaque and dark ruby colored wine opens with an attractive black currant and blackberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied and initially slightly acidic. However, it really smoothes out with a little air. It is savory and juicy as well. The flavor profile is a black currant and blackberry blend with notes of black licorice and mild oak. There is also some spice notes and black pepper throughout. It’s a pretty complex wine. The finish is dry, tingly, and its mild dusty oak tannins show up at the very end. The wine definitely improves with a little air. So decant it and serve it with a grilled ribeye. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Balance and expression of the unique Spring Valley terroir are the goals for this Right Bank-style wine. Complex layers of herbal notes, orange zest, and almond paste on the nose evolve into complex aromatic notes of summer berries, candy, and cigar. Ultra-rich, round flavors of ripe berries and bright summer fruit along with soft polished tannins lead to chocolate, caramel, and vanilla notes on the spectacularly long and complex finish. A very "Bordeaux-driven" wine and a perfect expression of Spring Valley. ~ Serge Laville, Winemaker

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