2009 Spring Valley Vineyards Uriah Walla Walla Red (Varietal/Style / Reds / Red Blends)

93pts(WA) Just as good, with a deep, layered profile of black currants, cherry, licorice, herb and chocolate, the 2009 Uriah (54% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec) spent 18 months in 55% new French oak before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. Medium to full-bodied, balanced, rich and with good acidity, it’s a silky, elegant 2009 that’s a joy to drink. Enjoy it over the coming decade or more. Drink now-2023. Located in the northern part of the Walla Walla Valley and producing wines completely from their estate vineyard, Spring Valley Vineyard falls under the Ste. Michelle umbrella and the wines are made by Serge Laville. Featuring polished, elegant profiles that have solid richness, these wines will all have long drink windows. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate June 2013

92 (WS) This is focused, ripe, deftly balanced and generous with its dark berry and mint flavors, lingering enticingly against light prickles of tannins on the finish. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Drink now through 2016. 2,500 cases made. Wine Spectator September 2012

92 pts(WE) This Merlot-dominated blend features juicy berry flavors and tart, citrusy acids. It has gentle details of pepper, herb, lemon verbena and orange peel. It’s a pleasure to see more elegant complexity in these latest Spring Valley reds. Wine Enthusiast December 2012