Spring Valley Vineyard

Frederick Estate Grown Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.1248 ratings
9.030 pro ratings
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
LM Segal

Gorgeous nose of black brambly fruit, smells like it was just bottled, leads pure liquorice extract and blackberry jam. Big, beautiful, soft and with nicely balanced oaky tannins. Nothing too complex but perfect for a fatty steak. Yum.

Gorgeous nose of black brambly fruit, smells like it was just bottled, leads pure liquorice extract and blackberry jam. Big, beautiful, soft and with nicely balanced oaky tannins. Nothing too complex but perfect for a fatty steak. Yum.

Mar 27th, 2020
Paul Weil

This Bordeaux style blend iis from a family owned winery in Walla Walla, made from estate grown grapes. It tastes like a high end Rutherford Cabernet. It is a full bodied wine, with a deceptively light beginning. It is polished and smooth with dust mineral tannins. Tastes include cherry, mocha, red currant, and the mouthfeel is smooth and sophisticated. Its status is “preferred” 😺🍷💓

This Bordeaux style blend iis from a family owned winery in Walla Walla, made from estate grown grapes. It tastes like a high end Rutherford Cabernet. It is a full bodied wine, with a deceptively light beginning. It is polished and smooth with dust mineral tannins. Tastes include cherry, mocha, red currant, and the mouthfeel is smooth and sophisticated. Its status is “preferred” 😺🍷💓

May 25th, 2019
Tom Casagrande

A very sultry-styled wine. The nose has ripe cherry and red berries, along with a smoky, low toned rushed stone minerality. Intense and round attack, with lots of ripe (but not overripe) fruit, vanilla, and smoke. Fairly long finish with a hint of bitterness at the very end.

A very sultry-styled wine. The nose has ripe cherry and red berries, along with a smoky, low toned rushed stone minerality. Intense and round attack, with lots of ripe (but not overripe) fruit, vanilla, and smoke. Fairly long finish with a hint of bitterness at the very end.

1 person found it helpfulJun 13th, 2019
Shay A
9.2

I was able to attend another Wednesday Wine Committee this week and it did not disappoint (they never do). As normal, all wines are tasted blind (1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert).

Very Bordeaux like. Not as much pronounced leather as Bordeaux, but the medium bodied finish with the balance of fruit and secondary notes (cedar, menthol, Bing cherries, dustiness) showed it couldn't be Napa (Napa would still have a ton of fruit going on). WA is starting to really impress me.

I was able to attend another Wednesday Wine Committee this week and it did not disappoint (they never do). As normal, all wines are tasted blind (1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert).

Very Bordeaux like. Not as much pronounced leather as Bordeaux, but the medium bodied finish with the balance of fruit and secondary notes (cedar, menthol, Bing cherries, dustiness) showed it couldn't be Napa (Napa would still have a ton of fruit going on). WA is starting to really impress me.

1 person found it helpfulOct 4th, 2017
Michael Kvasnicka

Fuck yeah

Fuck yeah

1 person found it helpfulApr 30th, 2017
ADAM STROMFELD

Soft and smooth dark round plums and cherries well balanced and luscious structured perfectly this wine melts in your mouth

Soft and smooth dark round plums and cherries well balanced and luscious structured perfectly this wine melts in your mouth

1 person found it helpfulAug 10th, 2016
Alex Wishkoski

Dusty dark black fruit to start, love the balance of the cab franc through the finish. Delicious.

Dusty dark black fruit to start, love the balance of the cab franc through the finish. Delicious.

1 person found it helpfulApr 9th, 2016
Austin Beeman

Dark sense black fruit nose. M+ body with cocoa and tar leather. Bright acid and jelly finish. $52

Dark sense black fruit nose. M+ body with cocoa and tar leather. Bright acid and jelly finish. $52

1 person found it helpfulJun 4th, 2014
Dave Smigielski

Couldn't decide between Uriah and Frederick. Eenie meenie miney mo.

Couldn't decide between Uriah and Frederick. Eenie meenie miney mo.

1 person found it helpfulMar 15th, 2014
Keith Murphy

A rare venture into the New World for me and it was quite enjoyable. #nationalwineday

A rare venture into the New World for me and it was quite enjoyable. #nationalwineday

May 25th, 2017