October 25, 2022 - Dark garnet color and medium full body, firm, bright expressive black berry and black currant fruits are accented by some red fruits, herb notes and hints of black olive tapenade on a lingering moderate tannin laced finish.
https://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2022/10/spring-valley-vineyard-frederich-2013.html
July 1, 2022 - Better on Day 2 or 3!; 6/2/2022-7/5/2022 (3 Day Wine Review World Headquarters, Minneapolis, MN): Day 1: This is by far the best of the Frederick's I purchased at closeout pricing. Cherry, blueberries, menthol, spice, pepper and cigar. This is drinking really well now and should be consumed in the next few years. 92 points
Day 2: Not as intense as day 1 and features tobacco, plum, cherry, menthol and spice. Still solid and medium finish. 90 points
Recommendation: Pop and pour and enjoy. Drink now.
November 12, 2021 - Clear deep garnet with medium meniscus.
N of cherry, blueberry, blackberry baking spices and cocoa.
P of same fruits with plum.
I would drink this now as the fruit was riper than I expected.....
September 18, 2021 - Took about 1 hr for this to open up, and then the strawberry’s came out to play! Some menthol in the finish, but soft tannins and medium bodied. Very easy drinker and we easily polished off this bottle for a Friday night with brisket.
September 16, 2021 - Day 2: This is not that good of a wine and Spring Valley is not a winery I would recommend when there are so many better ones for less. Heavy wine with earth, oak, muted fruit. Bitter finish. Glad I picked these up for under $30 a bottle. 87 points
Day 3: Even worse. 84 points
Recommendation: On newer vintages buy one bottle of Spring Valley and if you like it buy more.
August 22, 2021 - Corked broke off and what a mess. Once filtered out all the cork the wine is drinking well overall. Blueberries, dark cherries, spice, earth and tobacco. Medium finish.
May 3, 2021 - Dark garnet color and medium full body, bright expressive black berry and black currant fruits are accented by some red fruits, herb notes and hints of black olive tapenade.
https://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2021/05/spring-valley-2013-blends-uriah-vs.html
February 6, 2021 - Day 1: Tobacco, dust, sour cherry, menthol and dark fruits. Concentrated wine and flavorful. Medium plus finish. 91 points
Day 2: Very Bordeaux like for a New World Blend. Tobacco, sour cherry, blueberries, menthol, gravel and dust. Medium plus finish. 91 points
Recommendation: Pop and pour and enjoy. I did not see any noticeable difference from day 1 and 2 and would not recommend a 3rd day on this wine.
January 8, 2021 - Very good up front fruit and in the mid palate. The finish seems to be a bit hot. I don’t know if waiting will cool down the finish or make the fruit fade. I am going to wait one year to drink the last bottle.
November 7, 2020 - One of my first Washington wine loves and this still sings. Its CT scores are decent but it’s a Cab-dominant meritage that drinks much better and really captures the essence and nuances of Walla Walla terroir.