have been holding on to this one for a while. It was first stored in a 50 bottle chiller before it was removed and stored in a cellar around 60 degrees. This one is definitely not too far over the hill. Maybe a year or so. That being said, with proper storage I see this one could probably go another five to seven years. Lots of black cherry on the front. Medium-plus bodied. The finish of this wine is quite enjoyable with a little sweet cedar tannin. This wins the award of wine of the day when considering wines that I thought were completely done. The 2007 Silver Oak Alexander valley beat it out by at least two points.
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Uriah is 60% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot and 6% Malbec - all estate-grown. Drinking well now, with plummy red fruit notes, gentle spice and integrated tannins, 20 second finish. 2600 cases made. Decant for sediment.
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I find this bottle spectacular. Loving' WW2 and Spring Valley Vineyard. Used to be a diamond in the rough but more and more people are discovering the tapped juice of this place. Big huge berry earthy nose with a touch of floral notes on the nose. Strawberry undertones, smooth, velvety, dark berry, plum cherries all melded together. Drinkly beautifully. YUM!
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Dark red/PURPLE. Aromatic. Smell: blackberry, raspberry, cedar & vanilla. Clearly still young and tannic, fruit packed but not jammy. Stony/mineral. New World.
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Dark purple in color. Gorgeous nose of dark fruit , baking spice and stones. Packed with layers of dark fruit, vanilla prevalent on the finish with lots of tannins.
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Consistent with last bottle. Spice, black raspberries, earth on nose. Still don't get much Cab Franc here. A stronger merlot flavor profile, rich. Very good finish with hints of vanilla.
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PnP w/1 hr. decant. Clear, minor fine bottom sediments. Deep dark purple/red color. Intense, balanced nose. Red and Blue fruit, green apples, pear, tar. Light body/texture/depth. Med weight/complexity. Fairly long finish. Nothing off, slightly ripe, fully developed. $36
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Layne's bottle. An excellent PNW right bank style, about 60/30 merlot/CF with a little PV and CS, shows beautifully at present but it has years ahead of it. Black fruit, cedar, espresso and tobacco, great entry and finish.
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Dusty with cedar on the nose. Quite tight for five hours but opens up with some ripe merlot fruit with air. This wine is a ringer for a right bank Bordeaux. I generally prefer old world but this one delivered a real right bank experience. Well done. Drink now with generous air or over the next 10+ years.
My favorite WA red wine yet to taste. Bouquet after 1hr decant so nice it was hard not to just keep smelling. Thick legs, still young and tannins beautiful. Wish I had a steak with it. Will hold the 2010's at least until 2016. Incredible wine that I would put up against Napa's best!
No score because I suspect the retailer didn't store this properly, or it got slightly cooked at some point. No pushed cork or signs of leakage but the wine was bricking quite a bit and had thrown lots of sediment. It wasn't horrible, but certainly not in line with community tasting notes.
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Nice WA blend with black fruit, menthol, spice on nose. Palate had creamy blackberries, leather. Not much cab franc notes despite heavy weight. Very fine tannins on extended finish. 91+
Solid wine overall, just a lot of oak for me at this point. Decent fruit and balance other than the strong oak. Give this another decade or so to integrate.
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Heavy cream steeped in vanilla bean, a glimmer of cumin, Cuban tobacco and freshly rained over asphalt in the nose. This Bordeaux inspired blend is saturated with depth of flavors; black currants, ground spices, subtle vanilla, dried figs, crag, hibiscus and fennel. Beautifully balanced, finishes with brightness and duration. This wine has ample life left in it.
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this wine looks oily and thick with a thick luscious body. On the hose it has a Hushed and strict aroma. Initially it is standoffish but opens and breathes as a good match for cheese.
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Aroma: subtle, floral, raspberry, chocolate Palate, Well integrated, smooth, raspberry, chocolate. 60% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, with the balance Petit Verdot and Malbec.
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Minneapolis Does a Blind Tasting Part 2 (Tracy's House): A nice finish to the blind tasting. Blueberries, spice, cedar and plums. Good concentration and medium to long finish. This should age well. Another winner for Washington.
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Minneapolis Wine Club - Blind Tasting (Tracy's): Dark red/purple color. Nice nose, rich black fruits, currants, black cherry, quite a bit of spice, some oak, vanilla, and some earth. The palate is fairly lush, coating the mouth nicely and offering ripe black fruits, round tannins, spices, and nice long finish. My #3 WOTN.
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This bright merlot blend shows black cherry, berry and currant with a little grilled rosemary. Good complexity with medium to medium-plus tannins but a bit hot.
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Opens brightly with plush aromas of ripe black cherry, blackberry, cola, sweet vanilla, sassafras, and spice. The entry on the palate is velvety and streamlined with precise black fruit flavors, but turns tannic towards the middle, with a touch of alcoholic heat showing on the finish. A very solid, complex effort, but needs a bit of time to settle.
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The Uriah is year in, year out a delicious wine. The 2007 is still quite young, but the tannins are not overwhelming. I believe this could be one of the best Uriah's over time.
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Big Reds/ Crisp Whites (Farpointe Cellar): The nose had black currant and blackberry, spice and mocha, vanilla, and a little earth. The palate was rich and juicy, with blackberry and coffee, black currant and spice, and a big vanilla finish.
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Interesting merlot/franc/p.verdot/malbec blend. My first Uriah, so can't lay any comparison to prior vintages. Wines initially comes across as too green - not sure if it's due to an early harvested merlot or the cab franc, but this characteristic comes across as an almost sour, tangy bing cherry, so I'm going with the merlot. Nose is subdued, but has nice vanilla and blueberry undertones. Good mouthfeel with some lively tannins and again oak staves off the green feeling from the fruit. I think in about two years it will start to come into its own, but if not then this might need even more time to flesh itself out. If I had drank the whole bottle in one setting I would have only felt this to be an 87 point wine. It's gonna get better with time fer sure.
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Another fine example of the great wines coming out of Walla Walla. Loved it. An odd assortment of grapes that I haven't seen before, but a fabulous blend.
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Spring Release 2010. Very distinct and powerful WA fruit. Black fruit, berry, licorice, cedar, smoke, huge tannins. Needs a lot of time, but will reward patience a lot. Merlot really comes through.
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3/10/2023 - no leashes wrote: 91 Points
Delicious Bordeaux blend, drinking well. Smooth and elegant with raspberry, spice, and earth flavors, well balanced.
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4/17/2022 - TwoSmoochies wrote: 91 Points
Still very youthful and well balanced.
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1/11/2021 - Bomb Cellar wrote:
Drinking so beautifully right now.
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2/1/2019 - mflesh wrote: 89 Points
have been holding on to this one for a while. It was first stored in a 50 bottle chiller before it was removed and stored in a cellar around 60 degrees. This one is definitely not too far over the hill. Maybe a year or so. That being said, with proper storage I see this one could probably go another five to seven years. Lots of black cherry on the front. Medium-plus bodied. The finish of this wine is quite enjoyable with a little sweet cedar tannin. This wins the award of wine of the day when considering wines that I thought were completely done. The 2007 Silver Oak Alexander valley beat it out by at least two points.
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3/26/2018 - EdKz@comcast.net wrote: 87 Points
dark rosy, long legs, blueberry and clove aromas, rich blue and red fading fruit giving way to taint of alcohol, modest finish, poor qpr, drink now
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1/15/2018 - vancouvermatt wrote: 92 Points
Uriah is 60% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot and 6% Malbec - all estate-grown. Drinking well now, with plummy red fruit notes, gentle spice and integrated tannins, 20 second finish. 2600 cases made. Decant for sediment.
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2/12/2017 - williamswhine Likes this wine: 94 Points
I find this bottle spectacular. Loving' WW2 and Spring Valley Vineyard. Used to be a diamond in the rough but more and more people are discovering the tapped juice of this place. Big huge berry earthy nose with a touch of floral notes on the nose. Strawberry undertones, smooth, velvety, dark berry, plum cherries all melded together. Drinkly beautifully. YUM!
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2/15/2016 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Consistent notes, aromatic, crazy thermonuclear blue fruit bomb
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12/23/2015 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Dark red/PURPLE. Aromatic. Smell: blackberry, raspberry, cedar & vanilla. Clearly still young and tannic, fruit packed but not jammy. Stony/mineral. New World.
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12/23/2015 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Dark purple in color. Gorgeous nose of dark fruit , baking spice and stones. Packed with layers of dark fruit, vanilla prevalent on the finish with lots of tannins.
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10/29/2015 - macker100 wrote: 91 Points
Consistent with last bottle. Spice, black raspberries, earth on nose. Still don't get much Cab Franc here. A stronger merlot flavor profile, rich. Very good finish with hints of vanilla.
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3/3/2015 - Barry Notes Likes this wine: 89 Points
PnP w/1 hr. decant. Clear, minor fine bottom sediments. Deep dark purple/red color. Intense, balanced nose. Red and Blue fruit, green apples, pear, tar. Light body/texture/depth. Med weight/complexity. Fairly long finish. Nothing off, slightly ripe, fully developed. $36
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12/21/2014 - BarAddison wrote: 90 Points
Very good. Reminds me of an Italian.
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10/19/2014 - Neecies Likes this wine: 91 Points
Layne's bottle. An excellent PNW right bank style, about 60/30 merlot/CF with a little PV and CS, shows beautifully at present but it has years ahead of it. Black fruit, cedar, espresso and tobacco, great entry and finish.
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4/6/2014 - EhrlichDY wrote: 92 Points
Dusty with cedar on the nose. Quite tight for five hours but opens up with some ripe merlot fruit with air. This wine is a ringer for a right bank Bordeaux. I generally prefer old world but this one delivered a real right bank experience. Well done. Drink now with generous air or over the next 10+ years.
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12/4/2013 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very deep red. Black fruit and cedar on the nose. Even after three hours still tight,blueberry,vanilla,and minerals. Needs a few more years.
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11/28/2013 - bablues wrote: 86 Points
Very ripe fruit. Lacks structure. Like grape juice. Very disappointed.
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11/24/2013 - kennyg wrote: 86 Points
Past prime or improperly stores bottle
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11/24/2013 - Wine Lover 1964 Likes this wine: 93 Points
My favorite WA red wine yet to taste. Bouquet after 1hr decant so nice it was hard not to just keep smelling. Thick legs, still young and tannins beautiful. Wish I had a steak with it. Will hold the 2010's at least until 2016. Incredible wine that I would put up against Napa's best!
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11/9/2013 - DCSteve wrote: 90 Points
Very enjoyable and drinking really well. Well integrated. The tannins are silky smooth.
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9/14/2013 - millerarner wrote:
No score because I suspect the retailer didn't store this properly, or it got slightly cooked at some point. No pushed cork or signs of leakage but the wine was bricking quite a bit and had thrown lots of sediment. It wasn't horrible, but certainly not in line with community tasting notes.
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7/16/2013 - macker100 wrote: 91 Points
Nice WA blend with black fruit, menthol, spice on nose. Palate had creamy blackberries, leather. Not much cab franc notes despite heavy weight. Very fine tannins on extended finish. 91+
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5/19/2013 - fredman wrote: 91 Points
One hour decant. I found this wine to be in a good place. Lots of blue/black fruit, medium to full bodied, with nice tannin structure.
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5/9/2013 - bonedoc wrote: 91 Points
Dark fruits, smoky oak, relatively young.
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3/20/2013 - manonthemoon wrote: 90 Points
Solid wine overall, just a lot of oak for me at this point. Decent fruit and balance other than the strong oak. Give this another decade or so to integrate.
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1/2/2013 - VinLancaster wrote: 91 Points
Heavy cream steeped in vanilla bean, a glimmer of cumin, Cuban tobacco and freshly rained over asphalt in the nose. This Bordeaux inspired blend is saturated with depth of flavors; black currants, ground spices, subtle vanilla, dried figs, crag, hibiscus and fennel. Beautifully balanced, finishes with brightness and duration. This wine has ample life left in it.
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12/16/2012 - 1964vintage wrote: 91 Points
Lovely dark fruits, spice, chocolate. Smoth and full.
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11/2/2012 - wdlohr wrote: 89 Points
this wine looks oily and thick with a thick luscious body. On the hose it has a Hushed and strict aroma. Initially it is standoffish but opens and breathes as a good match for cheese.
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8/5/2012 - williamswhine wrote: 93 Points
Very nice bottle with a terrific finish. Big fruity (dark berry) nose, smooth, and nicely balanced. Coming into its own-- hit of the night.
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12/15/2011 - hdchappy Likes this wine: 93 Points
A little green and tight upon opening so decanted about 6 hours and it opened up nicely. Chocolate and spice, smooth and balanced. I loved this wine!
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8/28/2011 - BlancdeBlanc Likes this wine: 92 Points
Aroma: subtle, floral, raspberry, chocolate Palate, Well integrated, smooth, raspberry, chocolate. 60% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, with the balance Petit Verdot and Malbec.
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8/18/2011 - Vinobay wrote: 92 Points
Excellent balance of acidity and smooth chocolate finish!
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8/7/2011 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Minneapolis Does a Blind Tasting Part 2 (Tracy's House): A nice finish to the blind tasting. Blueberries, spice, cedar and plums. Good concentration and medium to long finish. This should age well. Another winner for Washington.
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8/6/2011 - rocknroller wrote: 92 Points
Minneapolis Wine Club - Blind Tasting (Tracy's): Dark red/purple color. Nice nose, rich black fruits, currants, black cherry, quite a bit of spice, some oak, vanilla, and some earth. The palate is fairly lush, coating the mouth nicely and offering ripe black fruits, round tannins, spices, and nice long finish. My #3 WOTN.
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5/7/2011 - ews3 wrote: 88 Points
2011 Philadelphia Wine Festival (Marriott, Philadelphia PA): more body than the northstar merlot. plum flavor. sour finish.
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5/1/2011 - asorom wrote: 92 Points
deep complexity with tone of black fruit and vanilla
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4/9/2011 - manonthemoon wrote: 93 Points
WA Tasting trip Day 2: Cayuse, Gramercy, Spring Valley, More Cayuse?? and Jim German; 4/9/2011-4/12/2011 (Walla Walla, WA): Nose of mixed black berries, herbs, orange zest and some vanilla.
Palate of blackberry and black raspberry, cigar, caramel, herb, spice.
Most balanced of the group with the best oak integration. 92-93
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3/4/2011 - pbard wrote:
SO2 Geek Out WSWC
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2/25/2011 - oenophilip wrote: 90 Points
This bright merlot blend shows black cherry, berry and currant with a little grilled rosemary. Good complexity with medium to medium-plus tannins but a bit hot.
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2/25/2011 - wino_tim wrote: 90 Points
Opens brightly with plush aromas of ripe black cherry, blackberry, cola, sweet vanilla, sassafras, and spice. The entry on the palate is velvety and streamlined with precise black fruit flavors, but turns tannic towards the middle, with a touch of alcoholic heat showing on the finish. A very solid, complex effort, but needs a bit of time to settle.
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1/10/2011 - psusfca wrote: 94 Points
The Uriah is year in, year out a delicious wine. The 2007 is still quite young, but the tannins are not overwhelming. I believe this could be one of the best Uriah's over time.
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12/4/2010 - grayfont wrote: 91 Points
Westwood Country Club Annual Holiday Wine Tasting (Westwood CC, Vienna VA): complex, and a bit tight - would likely benefit from more time and/or a decant. spicy/peppery flavors with an awesome long finish all over the mouth - very full mouthfeel. My kind of wine!
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10/31/2010 - JJB007 wrote: 96 Points
this is an excellent wine and for the price is extraorinary!! we would like more wine it is pretty good
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10/30/2010 - gdenton wrote: 90 Points
Any lovely bottle.
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10/28/2010 - manonthemoon wrote: 92 Points
Pacific Northwest Tasting Trip (Red Mountain/Walla Walla Day 1): Very nice nose of mixed berries, cigar, and a little earth.
Palate of mixed berries, little candied cranberry, cigar, earth, chocolate, and vanilla.
Really nice finish and balance. 92-93
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9/11/2010 - mmurry Likes this wine: 92 Points
Big Reds/ Crisp Whites (Farpointe Cellar): The nose had black currant and blackberry, spice and mocha, vanilla, and a little earth. The palate was rich and juicy, with blackberry and coffee, black currant and spice, and a big vanilla finish.
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7/10/2010 - Mr.Overhill wrote: 91 Points
Interesting merlot/franc/p.verdot/malbec blend. My first Uriah, so can't lay any comparison to prior vintages. Wines initially comes across as too green - not sure if it's due to an early harvested merlot or the cab franc, but this characteristic comes across as an almost sour, tangy bing cherry, so I'm going with the merlot. Nose is subdued, but has nice vanilla and blueberry undertones. Good mouthfeel with some lively tannins and again oak staves off the green feeling from the fruit. I think in about two years it will start to come into its own, but if not then this might need even more time to flesh itself out. If I had drank the whole bottle in one setting I would have only felt this to be an 87 point wine. It's gonna get better with time fer sure.
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7/10/2010 - jsokel Likes this wine: 92 Points
Another fine example of the great wines coming out of Walla Walla. Loved it. An odd assortment of grapes that I haven't seen before, but a fabulous blend.
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4/30/2010 - JasonG Likes this wine: 93 Points
Spring Release 2010. Very distinct and powerful WA fruit. Black fruit, berry, licorice, cedar, smoke, huge tannins. Needs a lot of time, but will reward patience a lot. Merlot really comes through.
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4/5/2010 - jdabrowski1027 wrote: 91 Points
great WA fruit, just delicious. could use 2-3 years.
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