2007 Spring Valley Vineyard Frederick

Community Tasting Notes (39) Avg Score: 91.3 points

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  1/12/2022 - Atwellian wrote: 91 Points

  Dark purple-black. Black cherry liquor and pencil box nose. Blackberry, black cherry, plum, coffee, quite complex. Medium finish. Drinking well. Ei "peppery, I like it"

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  7/6/2019 - wmccone54 wrote: 92 Points

  Hard to believe I last enjoyed this over six years ago. Still a very vibrant, deep ruby color, medium plus body. Pronounced, complex and mature aromas and flavors of week old, cut red flowers; red currant; dried raspberry; stewed cherry; ground nutmeg; powdered cocoa; worn shoe leather, dried, cedar plank and some graphite minerality. Tannin and acidity are still noticeable, but all components are in balance; this can still handle a hearty cut of beef. Very long, dry finish. Although this is unlikely to improve with further cellaring, it also not in jeopardy of a quick decline either. I’m guessing this is still good for another 2-3 years, if cellared property. Outstanding at almost 12 years.

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  2/1/2019 - mflesh wrote: 91 Points

  This combination of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot, 1% Petit verdot beat the Uriah out by approximately one and a half points. This is not going to get any better with more bottle age. This wine is right at the top. Drinking very well. A little bit of glycerin on the front with some chocolate-covered black cherries and almonds on the front. The middle of this wine gains a touch of worn saddle leather, and this is where a hint of black pepper starts to creep in. This wine is still tannic on the finish. I actually think this one might improve with another year or two of age. Very surprised. Will seek out current vintages of this one.

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  12/18/2018 - williamswhine Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Still a great deep fruit wine, though perhaps on its decline. Drink soon!

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  2/4/2017 - Wine Lover 1964 Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Same notes as before. This held up great into 2nd day.

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