Have you tasted the 2015 Spring Valley Uriah blend yet?
Spring Valley Vineyard is a winery in Walla Walla Valley of Washington state. It has a long history, and the same family has been running it for over 100 years. It wasn’t always a vineyard, though. For the first 80 years, it was a farm started by Walla Walla native and the family’s patriarch, Uriah Corkrum.
The third generation planted the first grapes in 1993 when the wine industry started to take off in Washington State. The rest is history.
2015 Uriah Red Wine is one of their flagship wines that made Wine Enthusiast Top 100 List for a few of its vintages. As you might have guessed, the label’s name honors Uriah, who started it all.
In a typical year, Uriah is a Merlot-based blend reminiscent of Right-Bank Bordeaux. But 2015 wasn’t an average year in Walla Walla Valley. As in many wine regions worldwide, including Bordeaux, it was one of the hottest on record.
It was a challenging year for Merlot. Consequently, the winemaker Serge Laville followed the long-standing tradition of Spring Valley and “listened” to the grapes and adjusted Uriah blend to reflect the estate vintage.
2015 Uriah is 43% Cabernet Franc, 38% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, and 2% Malbec.
The warm vintage is apparent in bold aromas and flavors. Uriah is driven by the black fruit of blackberry, plum, and blackcurrant with a robust dark chocolate note.
It’s the wine for those who love full-bodied wines with black fruit and high alcohol. Think steak and filet mignon as the best pairing for it.
Do you think you want to try it now? Any favorites in Walla Walla?