Spring Valley Vineyard 2006 Uriah Merlot Blend (Our Wines) -- Spring Valley Vineyard Shopping Cart -- Blend Merlot Uriah 2006 Vineyard Valley Spring

<H1>Spring Valley Vineyard 2006 Uriah Merlot Blend -- Spring Valley Vineyard Shopping Cart</H1> $50.00 -- A nose of complex dark fruit with hints of cedar, crushed stone, and dry herbs leads into black fruit, licorice, and grenadine syrup on the palate. <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/svv/images/uriah_bottlshot.jpg" ALIGN=right ALT="Spring Valley Vineyard 2006 Uriah Merlot Blend" NAME="Spring Valley Vineyard 2006 Uriah Merlot Blend" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> NAME ORIGIN The names given to Spring Valley Vineyard wines are a tribute to the family members who have struggled and succeeded in farming the same land where the vineyard and winery now flourish. Uriah Corkrum was the grandfather of Shari Corkrum Derby. Born in Walla Walla on June 1, 1866, he began successfully farming wheat and barley on his own during the 1880's. Poor weather prevented him from harvesting his crop and he lost everything during the depression of 1893. He persevered and in 1910 acquired land in the area known as Spring Valley in Walla Walla County. A FAMILY TRADITION Following the tradition of Uriah, Frederick, and Nina Lee Corkrum, Shari Corkrum Derby and her husband Dean Derby continue to operate the wheat, vineyard, and winery. The hard work, traditional values, and deep family ties that have kept the ranch going for over 100 years are mirrored in Spring Valley Vineyard’s signature offerings. THE VINEYARD Spring Valley Vineyard is situated 12 miles northeast of Walla Walla and spread amid the picturesque wheat fields of southeastern Washington. The unique microclimate of Spring Valley allows the grapes to develop their own distinct characteristics. Vines follow the north-south slope of the hills in vertical rows. This orientation, coupled with the declination of slope, allows the vines to receive optimal sunshine, drainage, and the reflective effects of the surrounding hills. Under Gaynor Derby’s direction, every grape is tended by hand, including crop thinning, leaf pulling, and harvesting. The Derbys are committed to sustainable farming practices, as have all the generations prceeding them, and use techniques such as “rip and ridge” tilling for maximum composting and water retention. VINTAGE The 2006 growing season began with a mild spring, followed by a hot, dry summer which contributed to excellent acid levels, balanced canopies, and small berries with concentrated flavors. Mild temperatures in August helped to extend the ripening period into September and October, leading to fantastic fruit quality across varietals at Spring Valley Vineyard. WINEMAKING Spring Valley Vineyard fruit is hand-picked, hand-sorted, and gently de-stemmed by gravity. During the 10–20 day fermentation, each tank is tasted daily until pressing decision using wooden cage basket presses. In keeping with Spring Valley tradition, hand punchdowns occur three times a day until the end of alcoholic fermentation. The wine is transferred by pump into barrel for secondary fermentation, and then gets racked and blended together several times for clarity. Finally, the different lots are blended to create our five distinctive labels. WINEMAKER TASTING NOTES A nose of complex dark fruit with hints of cedar, crushed stone, and dry herbs leads into black fruit, licorice, and grenadine syrup on the palate. The perfectly integrated oak leaves no edge and the huge tannins are packed and concentrated but melt on the mouth. This wine has great aging potential and can be enjoyed now. ~ Serge Laville, Winemaker TECHNICAL DATA <ul> <li>Total Acidity - .61g/100ml</li> <li>pH - 3.8</li> <li>Alcohol - 14.9%</li> <li>Blend - 54% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, 6% Malbec </li> </ul>   <LI>SKU: 19307 Other products in the category <A HREF="http://store.springvalleyvineyard.com/Category2" TITLE="Our Wines">Our Wines</A>: <LI><A HREF=http://store.springvalleyvineyard.com/Product15 TITLE="Spring Valley Vineyard 2006 Frederick Cabernet Sauvignon Blend">Spring Valley Vineyard 2006 Frederick Cabernet Sauvignon Blend</A> -- "...an explosion of ripe summer fruits such as blackberry, raspberry, cherry, and plum, which linger in the mouth with a hint of chocolate and fresh pastry." <LI><A HREF=http://store.springvalleyvineyard.com/Product14 TITLE="Spring Valley Vineyard 2006 Nina Lee Syrah">Spring Valley Vineyard 2006 Nina Lee Syrah</A> -- This is a textured wine with the support of acid and plenty of fine grained tannins. <LI><A HREF=http://store.springvalleyvineyard.com/Product3 TITLE="Spring Valley Vineyard 2006 Muleskinner Merlot">Spring Valley Vineyard 2006 Muleskinner Merlot</A> -- Soft tannins and well-integrated oak give the wine a huge background and a long, sweet finish. <A HREF="http://store.springvalleyvineyard.com" TITLE="Spring Valley Vineyard Products">Spring Valley Vineyard Products</A> <A HREF="http://springvalleyvineyard.com">Spring Valley Vineyard</A> Spring Valley Vineyard <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com" TITLE="ecommerce software">ecommerce software</A> powered by Nexternal


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