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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(Spring Valley Vineyard Uriah Red Wine Walla Walla Valley) A very lightly aromatic nose with lots of dust, baker’s chocolate, very light cherries, rose hips, and a distinct herbal streak. Big and opulent on the palate with abundant dry cherry fruit wrapped with a firm layer of tannins. Tart on the finish. Give one year. 60% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Malbec. 14.8% alcohol. Sample provided by winery.
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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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