Reviews & Ratings

2008 Spring Valley Vineyard Red Blends or Varietals "Uriah"

Winery: Spring Valley Vineyard

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Uriah"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 53% Merlot, 36 Cabernet Franc, 8% Petite Verdot, & 3 Malbec.

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Walla Walla Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $50

Cases produced: 2,220

KWG Score: 92.2 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: December 15, 2011

Wine Review: This impressive opaque and dark ruby colored blend opens with a very fragrant black currant bouquet with a hint of black raspberry, oak and old leather. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, very well balanced and rich. The flavor profile is a mild black currant with notes of gentle oak and a touch of black olive and black cherry. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins are manageable, yet sticky. I really liked this wine and I would pair it with Veal Osso Bucco. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This tenth vintage of Uriah is one of the best expressions of our unique Spring Valley terroir. The nose is extremely refined and complex with scents of bright currant, clove, licorice, wheat, cigar box, almond paste, and orange extract. The palate is rich with bright acid and ripe cherry flavors, and polished tannins linger on a very long finish rich with notes of roasted coffee. - Serge Laville, Winemaker

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