2017 Spring Valley Vineyards "Uriah" Walla Walla Valley Red Wine

92 Points from Vinous: "Bright dark red. Dark, perfumed aromas of blueberry, blackberry, boysenberry, bitter chocolate and black pepper. Rich, broad and seamless, boasting lovely retention of dark berry fruit complicated by spices, peppery herbs and flowers. A bit more filled in and sweet than the Cabernet Franc but still shows plenty of tannic spine and terrific rising length. Very classy, juicy, savory and bright. At a similar quality level as the superb 2016, which benefited from a drawn-out harvest. Serious but subtle fruit intensity here, enough to support the substantial dusty tannins, which saturate the tongue and front teeth." (11/20)

92 Points from Wine Spectator: "Lithe and refined, with expressive blueberry and black cherry flavors laced with bitter mocha, tobacco and spice notes, finishing with fine-grained tannins. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Drink now through 2028. 3,600 cases made." (Web Only, 2021)

92 Points from Wine Enthusiast Magazine: "Merlot makes up 60% of this wine, with the balance Cabernet Franc (39%) and a pinch of Petit Verdot. It's locked up out of the gate, with aromas of dusty earth, raspberry and orange peel. Smooth, velvety flavors follow. It's made in a reserved style, showing lots of class and sophistication." (3/1/21)

91 Points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "A blend of 60% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Uriah has a dark ruby core with a lighter ruby edge and offers aromas of dusty cherry skin, black plum, crème de cassis and hints of dusty leather. Medium to full-bodied, sensations of juicy plum compote, blackberry skin and bitter dark chocolate sway across the palate with elements of cedar and dried tobacco before showing dusty, fine-grained tannins that linger onto the finish. The wine rested for 18 months in French oak, 25% new. Give it a try. Only 3,600 bottles were produced." (7/8/21)