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2009 Muleskinner Merlot

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:14:00 GMT

2009 Muleskinner Merlot
Buy Now: $45.00

WINEMAKERTASTING NOTES
This 100% Estate-grown Merlot offers aromas of spicy pepper blendedwith fresh raspberry, wet dirt and foresty scents, leading intoflavors of bright cassis and cherry which linger on a soft finish.This is a wine to enjoy now, with a delicious dinner andfriends.

NAME ORIGIN
The names given to Spring Valley Vineyard wines are a tribute tothe family members who have struggled and succeeded in farming thesame land where the vineyard and winery now flourish. This 100%Merlot is named for Frederick Corkrum's job as the ranch's headMuleskinner, the person who cared for and drove the mules in allaspects of the wheat and barley farming operation before the adventof the Caterpillar tractor.

A FAMILY TRADITION
Following the tradition of Uriah, Frederick and Nina Lee Corkrum,Shari Corkrum Derby and her husband Dean Derby continue to operatethe wheat, vineyard and winery. The hard work, traditional valuesand deep family ties that have kept the ranch going for over 100years are mirrored in Spring Valley Vineyard's signatureofferings.

THE VINEYARDS
Spring Valley Vineyard is situated 12 miles northeast of WallaWalla and spread amid the picturesque wheat fields of southeasternWashington with the Blue Mountains providing the backdrop. Theinitial block of Merlot was planted in 1993 on a south-southwestfacing hillside. The vines follow the north-south slope of thehills in vertical rows, an orientation that, combined with thedeclination of the slope, allows the vines to take optimaladvantage of air drainage, sunshine, and the reflective nature ofthe surrounding wheat fields. Great care is taken when caring forthe vineyard. Every grape is tended by hand, including cropthinning, leaf pulling and harvesting, as well as hand-buryingindividual canes to protect them from the cold winters ofsoutheastern Washington.

VINTAGE
A long winter and cool spring in the Walla Walla Valley delayed budbreak to early May, but nice weather in June and hot temperaturesin July and August accelerated ripening and led to fruit withbright acidity and good sugar levels. Harvest began relativelyearly, in the second week of September, and was effectivelyfinished before a fall freeze hit the valley in earlyOctober.

WINEMAKING
Spring Valley Vineyard fruit is hand-picked, hand-sorted and gentlyde-stemmed by gravity. During the 10-20 day fermentation, each tankis tasted daily until Serge decides it is time to press usingwooden cage basket presses. In keeping with Spring Valleytradition, originally instituted by founding winemaker DevinCorkrum Derby, hand punchdowns occur twice a day until the end ofalcoholic fermentation. The wine is transferred by pump into barrelfor secondary fermentation and then gets racked several times forclarity. Finally, the different lots are blended to create our sixdistinctive labels.

TECHNICAL DATA

Alcohol -14.5%
Total Acidity - .58g/100ml
pH - 3.77
Blend - 100% Merlot

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2009 Derby Cabernet Sauvignon

Thu, 8 Mar 2012 10:09:00 GMT

2009 Derby Cabernet Sauvignon
Buy Now: $50.00

WINEMAKERTASTING NOTES
Aromas of candied cherry, rose petal and herbslead into a large, soft, luxurious palate of integrated fruit andoak. Fine-grained tannins contribute to a smooth finish of cherryand vanilla pastry.

NAME ORIGIN
The names given to Spring Valley Vineyard wines are a tribute tothe family members who have succeeded in farming the same landwhere the vineyard and winery now flourish. A 100% CabernetSauvignon, this wine represents the marriage of Shari Corkrum andDean Derby in 1954 and brings the Derby heritage to the list ofSpring Valley wines.

A FAMILY TRADITION
Following the tradition of Uriah, Frederick, and Nina Lee Corkrum,Shari Corkrum Derby and her husband Dean Derby continue to operatethe wheat fields, vineyard and winery. The hard work, traditionalvalues and deep family ties that have kept the ranch going for over100 years are mirrored in Spring Valley Vineyard’s signatureofferings.

THE VINEYARDS
Spring Valley Vineyard is situated 12 miles northeast of WallaWalla, spread amid the picturesque wheat fields of southeasternWashington with the Blue Mountains providing the backdrop. Theinitial block of Merlot was planted in 1993 on a south-southwestfacing hillside. The vines follow the north-south slope of thehills in vertical rows, an orientation that, combined with thedeclination of the slope, allows the vines to take optimaladvantage of air drainage, sunshine and the reflective nature ofthe surrounding wheat fields. Great care is taken when caring forthe vineyard. Every grape is tended by hand, including cropthinning, leaf pulling and harvesting, as well as hand-buryingindividual canes to protect them from the cold winters ofsoutheastern Washington.

VINTAGE
A long winter and cool spring in the Walla Walla Valley delayed budbreak to early May, but nice weather in June and hot temperaturesin July and August accelerated ripening and led to fruit withbright acidity and good sugar levels. Harvest began relativelyearly, in the second week of September, and was effectivelyfinished before a fall freeze hit the valley in early October.

WINEMAKING
Spring Valley Vineyard fruit is hand-picked, hand-sorted, andgently de-stemmed by gravity. During the 10-20 day fermentation,each tank is tasted daily until Serge decides it is time to pressusing wooden cage basket presses. In keeping with Spring Valleytradition, originally instituted by founding winemaker DevinCorkrum Derby, hand punchdowns occur twice a day until the end ofalcoholic fermentation. The wine is transferred by pump into barrelfor secondary fermentation, and then gets racked several times forclarity. Finally, the different lots are blended to create our sixdistinctive labels.

TECHNICAL DATA

Alcohol: 15.2%
Total Acidity: 0.54 g/100 ml
pH: 3.79
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging: 21 months in 100% French oak barrels. 75% new oak.

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2008 Uriah Merlot Blend - Magnum - 1.5L

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 15:16:00 GMT

2008 Uriah Merlot Blend - Magnum - 1.5L
Buy Now: $120.00

WINEMAKER TASTING NOTES
This tenth vintageof Uriah is one of the best expressions of our unique Spring Valleyterroir. The nose is extremely refined and complex with scents ofbright currant, clove, licorice, wheat, cigar box, almond paste andorange extract. The palate is rich with bright acid and ripe cherryflavors, and polished tannins linger on a very long finish richwith notes of roasted coffee.

NAME ORIGIN
The names given to Spring ValleyVineyard wines are a tribute to the family members who havestruggled and succeeded in farming the same land where the vineyardand winery now flourish. Uriah Corkrum was the grandfather of ShariCorkrum Derby. Born in Walla Walla on June 1, 1866, he begansuccessfully farming on his own during the 1880’s. Unusual summerrain kept him from getting his harvested wheat to the warehouse sohe lost everything in the depression of 1893. He persevered and in1897 acquired land in the area known as Spring Valley.

A FAMILY TRADITION
Following the tradition ofUriah, Katherine, Frederick and Nina Lee Corkrum, Shari CorkrumDerby and her husband Dean Derby continue to operate the wheatfields, vineyard and winery. The hard work, traditional values anddeep family ties that have kept the ranch going for over 100 yearsare mirrored in Spring Valley Vineyard’s signature offerings.

THE VINEYARDS
Spring Valley Vineyard lies 12miles northeast of Walla Walla, amid the picturesque wheat fieldsof southeastern Washington with the Blue Mountains providing thebackdrop. The initial block of Merlot was planted in 1993 on asouth-southwest facing hillside. The vines follow the northsouthslope of the hills in vertical rows, an orientation that, combinedwith the declination of the slope, allows the vines to take optimaladvantage of air drainage, sunshine, and the reflective nature ofthe surrounding wheat fields. Great care is taken when caring forthe vineyard. Every grape is tended by hand, including cropthinning, leaf pulling, and harvesting, as well as hand-buryingindividual canes to protect them during the winter in southeasternWashington.

VINTAGE
A cool spring and summer was followedby a hot spell in late August and a warm September, which allowedfor a nice, slow ripening period and a mid-September start toharvest. The first two weeks of October continued with warm daysand cool nights. Harvest at Spring Valley was finished the thirdweek of October. 2008 was a light crop year and the wines from thisvintage are very refined. These wines will gain flesh andcomplexity with aging but can be enjoyed in the near future aswell.

WINEMAKING
Spring Valley Vineyard fruit ishand-picked, hand-sorted, and gently de-stemmed by gravity. Duringthe 10-20 day fermentation, each tank is tasted daily until Sergedecides it is time to press using wooden cage basket presses. Inkeeping with Spring Valley tradition, originally instituted byfounding winemaker Devin Corkrum Derby, hand punchdowns occur twicea day until the end of alcoholic fermentation. The wine istransferred by pump into barrel for secondary fermentation, andthen gets racked several times for clarity. Finally, the differentlots are blended to create our six distinctive labels.

TECHNICAL DATA

Alcohol : 14.9%
Total Acidity: 0.62g/100ml
pH: 3.69
Blend: 53% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, 3%Malbec

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2009 Nina Lee Syrah

Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:46:00 GMT

2009 Nina Lee Syrah
Buy Now: $50.00

WINEMAKER TASTING NOTES
2009 marks another intense vintage of our Nina Lee Syrah, whichoffers a nose of bright, candied violet and huge yet still freshand fruity flavors of concentrated blackberry and cocoa. Highlystructured and packed with rich tannins, this is a wine to drinknow or cellar for future enjoyment.

NAME ORIGIN
The names given to Spring Valley Vineyard wines are a tribute tothe family members who have succeeded in farming the same landwhere the vineyard and winery now flourish. This 100% Syrah isnamed for the wife of Frederick Corkrum. After meeting followingher vaudeville performance at a local theater, they married inAugust of 1929 and began their struggle to stay afloat during theGreat Depression. Following Frederick’s death in 1957, Nina Lee,who didn’t want to depend on anyone for her livelihood, continuedto operate the ranch on her own. Nina Lee passed away after 21years of successful farming.

THE VINEYARDS
Spring Valley Vineyard is situated 12 miles northeast of WallaWalla, amid the picturesque wheat fields of southeastern Washingtonwith the Blue Mountains providing the backdrop. The initial blockof Merlot was planted in 1993 on a south-southwest facing hillside.The vines follow the north-south slope of the hills in verticalrows, an orientation that, combined with the declination of theslope, allows the vines to take optimal advantage of air drainage,sunshine and the reflective nature of the surrounding wheat fields.Great care is taken when caring for the vineyard. Every grape istended by hand, including crop thinning, leaf pulling andharvesting, as well as hand-burying individual canes to protectthem from the cold winters of southeastern Washington.

VINTAGE
A long winter and cool spring in the Walla Walla Valley delayed budbreak to early May, but nice weather in June and hot temperaturesin July and August accelerated ripening and led to fruit withbright acidity and good sugar levels. Harvest began relativelyearly, the second week of September, and was effectively finishedbefore a fall freeze hit the valley in early October.

WINEMAKING
Spring Valley Vineyard fruit is hand-picked, hand-sorted, andgently de-stemmed by gravity. During the 10-20 day fermentation,each tank is tasted daily until Serge decides it is time to pressusing wooden cage basket presses. In keeping with Spring Valleytradition, originally instituted by founding winemaker DevinCorkrum Derby, hand punchdowns occur twice a day until the end ofalcoholic fermentation. The wine is transferred by pump into barrelfor secondary fermentation, and then gets racked several times forclarity. Finally, the different lots are blended to create our sixdistinctive labels.

TECHNICAL DATA

Alcohol - 15.0%
Total Acidity - .62g/100ml
pH - 3.65
Blend - 100% Syrah

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2009 Katherine Corkrum Cabernet Franc

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:20:00 GMT

2009 Katherine Corkrum Cabernet Franc
Buy Now: $50.00

WINEMAKER TASTING NOTES
Cabernet Franc flourishes at Spring Valley. This Katherine is ripe,rich and round with aromas of dried strawberry, tobacco andlicorice, summer fruit flavors and a silky finish of pastry andexotic spices.

NAME ORIGIN
The names given to Spring Valley Vineyard wines are a tribute tothe family members who have succeeded in farming the same landwhere the vineyard and winery now flourish. A 100% Cabernet Franc,this wine is named in honor of Uriah Corkrum’s wife Katherine, anative of Wales who immigrated to Walla Walla Territory in 1897.She and Uriah had four sons, including Frederick Corkrum.

A FAMILY TRADITION
Following the tradition of Uriah, Katherine, Frederick and Nina LeeCorkrum, Shari Corkrum Derby and her husband Dean Derby continue tooperate the wheat fields, vineyard and winery. The hard work,traditional values and deep family ties that have kept the ranchgoing for over 100 years are mirrored in Spring Valley Vineyard’ssignature offerings.

THE VINEYARDS
Spring Valley Vineyard is situated 12 miles northeast of WallaWalla, amid the picturesque wheat fields of southeastern Washingtonwith the Blue Mountains providing the backdrop. The initial blockof Merlot was planted in 1993 on a south-southwest facing hillside.The vines follow the northsouth slope of the hills in verticalrows, an orientation that, combined with the declination of theslope, allows the vines to take optimal advantage of air drainage,sunshine and the reflective nature of the surrounding wheat fields.Great care is taken when caring for the vineyard. Every grape istended by hand, including crop thinning, leaf pulling andharvesting, as well as hand-burying individual canes to protectthem during the winter in southeastern Washington.

VINTAGE
A long winter and cool spring in the Walla Walla Valley delayed budbreak to early May, but
nice weather in June and hot temperatures in July and Augustaccelerated ripening and led to fruit with bright acidity and goodsugar levels. Harvest began relatively early, the second week
of September, and was effectively finished before a fall freeze hitthe valley in early October.

TECHNICAL DATA

Alcohol: 14.9%
Total Acidity: 0.57 g/100 ml
pH: 3.82
Blend: 83% Cabernet Franc, 11% Petit Verdot, 6% Malbec
Aging: 18 months in 100% French oak barrels. 35% new oak.

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2008 Frederick Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:58:00 GMT

2008 Frederick Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Buy Now: $50.00

WINEMAKER TASTING NOTES
This New World-styled Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend offers intensearomas of tobacco leaf and blackberry on the nose, with hints ofrose petal and green peppercorn. The wine is dry, but with a creamytexture, and is soft and intense and packed with fine-grainedtannins. The finish is full of vanilla and orange extract. This isa wine to cellar.

A FAMILY TRADITION
Following the tradition of Uriah, Frederick, and Nina Lee Corkrum,Shari Corkrum Derby and her husband Dean Derby continue to operatethe wheat fields, vineyard and winery. The hard work, traditionalvalues, and deep family ties that have kept the ranch going forover 100 years are mirrored in Spring Valley Vineyard’s signatureofferings.

THE VINEYARDS
Spring Valley Vineyard is situated 12 miles northeast of WallaWalla, spread amid the picturesque wheat fields of southeasternWashington with the Blue Mountains providing the backdrop. Theinitial block of Merlot was planted in 1993 on a south-southwestfacing hillside. The vines follow the north-south slope of thehills in vertical rows, an orientation that, combined with thedeclination of the slope, allows the vines to take optimaladvantage of air drainage, sunshine, and the reflective nature ofthe surrounding wheat fields. Great care is taken when caring forthe vineyard. Every grape is tended by hand, including cropthinning, leaf pulling, and harvesting, as well as hand-buryingindividual canes to protect them from the cold winters ofsoutheastern Washington.

VINTAGE
A cool spring and summer was followed by a hot spell in late Augustand a warm September, which allowed for a nice, slow ripeningperiod and a mid-September start to harvest. The first two weeks ofOctober continued with warm days and cool nights. Harvest at SpringValley was finished the third week of October. 2008 was a lightcrop year and the wines from this vintage are very refined. Thesewines will gain flesh and complexity with aging but can be enjoyedin the near future as well.

WINEMAKING
Spring Valley Vineyard fruit is hand-picked, hand-sorted and gentlyde-stemmed by gravity. During the 10-20 day fermentation, each tankis tasted daily until pressing decision using wooden cage basketpresses. In keeping with Spring Valley tradition, hand punchdownsoccur twice a day until the end of alcoholic fermentation. The wineis transferred by pump into barrel for secondary fermentation, andthen gets racked and blended together several times for clarity.Finally, the different lots are blended to create our sixdistinctive labels.

TECHNICAL DATA

Alcohol - 15.3%
Total Acidity - .59g/100ml
pH - 3.71
Blend - 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 10% CabernetFranc, 9% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec

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2008 Muleskinner Merlot

Mon, 6 Dec 2010 16:19:00 GMT

2008 Muleskinner Merlot
Buy Now: $45.00

WINEMAKER TASTING NOTES
This 100% Estate-grown Merlot offers aromas of spicy pepper blendedwith fresh raspberry, wet dirt and foresty scents, leading intoflavors of bright cassis and cherry which linger on a soft finish.This is a wine to enjoy now, with a delicious dinner and friends.

NAME ORIGIN
The names given to Spring Valley Vineyard wines are a tribute tothe family members who have struggled and succeeded in farming thesame land where the vineyard and winery now flourish. This 100%Merlot is named for Frederick Corkrum’s job as the ranch’s headMuleskinner, the person who cared for and drove the mules in allaspects of the wheat and barley farming operation before the adventof the Caterpillar tractor.

A FAMILY TRADITION
Following the tradition of Uriah, Frederick and Nina Lee Corkrum,Shari Corkrum Derby and her husband Dean Derby continue to operatethe wheat, vineyard, and winery. The hard work, traditional valuesand deep family ties that have kept the ranch going for over 100years are mirrored in Spring Valley Vineyard’s signatureofferings.

THE VINEYARDS
Spring Valley Vineyard is situated 12 miles northeast of WallaWalla and spread amid the picturesque wheat fields of southeasternWashington. The unique microclimate of Spring Valley allows thegrapes to develop their own distinct characteristics. Vines followthe north-south slope of the hills in vertical rows. Thisorientation, coupled with the declination of slope, allows thevines to receive optimal sunshine, drainage and the reflectiveeffects of the surrounding hills. Under Gaynor Derby’s direction,every grape is tended by hand, including crop thinning, leafpulling and harvesting. The Derbys are committed to sustainablefarming practices, as have all the generations preceding them, anduse techniques such as “rip and ridge” tilling for maximumcomposting and water retention.

WINEMAKING
Spring Valley Vineyard fruit is hand-picked, hand-sorted, andgently de-stemmed by gravity. During the 10-20 day fermentation,each tank is tasted daily until pressing decision using wooden cagebasket presses. In keeping with Spring Valley tradition, handpunchdowns occur twice a day until the end of alcoholicfermentation. The wine is transferred by pump into barrel forsecondary fermentation, and then gets racked and blended togetherseveral times for clarity. Finally, the different lots are blendedto create our six distinctive labels.

TECHNICAL DATA

Alcohol - 14.8%
Total Acidity - .58g/100ml
pH - 3.77
Blend - 100% Merlot

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