August 19, 2023 - Enjoyed w grilled ribeye & shrooms. Very nice Merlot based WA St Bordeaux blend. 45 min ox
December 9, 2022 - So deep & dark light doesn't pass thru. Super soft texture. Complex combo of hardwood fruits, wildflowers & herbs. Past its best bouquet. Drink now!
August 13, 2022 - Very nice Washington blend. A little over-the-hill but still very nice. Tannins are mellowed. 1 left which will be consumed soon.
July 19, 2022 - Wonderfully aged, smooth, soft tannins. Stewed fruits along with many secondary and tertiary notes. Cab Franc very noticeable.
February 2, 2022 - Alas - the last Uriah in my cellar. Fruit less bold and the wine overall is less complex than the others - this bottle is definitely fading a bit. Palate still has the spices but the fruit, while not stewed, definitely seems like it is going on the palate (but still present on the nose).
January 19, 2022 - Cherry red and burgundy colors, not purple. Bordeaux blend, Merlot/Cab Franc dominant. Powerful earthy aromas and ripe fruit. Not overdone, but very ripe. Has a funky element that adds character and doesn't detract at all. Great flavor without being heavy, the acids are mild, the tannins are resolved but have something of a presence to allow the wine some life and 'grip', however, it doesn't seem like it'll improve and is in a fairly yummy and decadent place at the moment. I got this one at Costco on a '97' closeout, but it was probably still high 20s. I bet it retails in the 50s, tastes very fancy and polished. Has what I call the 'neapolitan ice-cream sandwich' flavor, but has a level of sophistication that steps it up a notch.
June 29, 2021 - Decanted and let breath for 90 minutes but really opened up after two hours. Silky mouth feel with a core of dark chocolate flavor. Very delicate, but very enjoyable. It’s in a great drinking spot now…hard to believe it will continue to benefit from additional long term cellaring.
May 3, 2021 - The Merlot base exudes smoothness while the Cabernet Franc spiciness shines through. This was dark garnet colored, medium full bodied, Wine Spectator called it 'broad and expressive', black berry and black raspberry fruits accented by pepper, spice, black olive and notes of black olive, expresso and green herbs turning to fine grained tannins on a lingering finish.
https://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2021/05/spring-valley-2013-blends-uriah-vs.html
April 29, 2021 - faint odor of sweaty socks. jammy. tasted a little better than it smelled, probably some defect in the wine.
March 13, 2021 - This wine maker is truly underrated— this is a really solid bottle with tons of depth, the Cab Feanc and Merlot dance effortlessly across the palate. Pounding this juice is easy because it’s just that good- but a veteran will savor each drip!