Spring Valley Uriah 2011
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Blend: 46% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6%Malbec
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A blend of merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot, malbec, and cabernet sauvignon, this estate wine has an old-school feel-in its cedar scents and Walla Walla leafiness; in its dusty cherry flavors and dusty tannins; and mostly in its weighty comforting texture. The cool 2011 vintage has lent this an elegance that will gain even more definition in the cellar, if you wait.
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Lithe, open-textured and appealing, with cherry flavors matched to refined tannins. Hints of cinnamon and floral linger on the deftly balanced finish. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.
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Spring Valley Vineyard is located just outside of Walla Walla, amid the scenic wheat fields of southeastern Washington. The family-owned land dates back to the late 1880’s when original owner Uriah Corkrum started farming wheat in the area. In 1993, Shari Derby, granddaughter of Uriah and husband Dean Derby planted the first grapes at Spring Valley. The first vintage of Estate grown, and bottled Spring Valley Vineyard wines were produced with the 1999 vintage. In 2007, 66 acres of new vineyards were planted & now consist of 111 acres of grapevines including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec.
Spring Valley was built on the strong foundation of grit, authenticity, hard work, love for the land, and love for family. The names given to the Spring Valley Vineyard Estate wines are in tribute to the family members who struggled and succeeded in farming in the same land for over 150 years. True to the family’s vision, the Spring Valley Vineyard and wheat fields are family-farmed this day to the 6th Generation. Katherine Derby, the granddaughter of Spring Valley vineyard owners Dean and Shari Derby and great-great-granddaughter of Spring Valley Founder Uriah Corkrum is carrying on the family’s legacy with leading winemaking operations – 30 years after planting the first vines.