2012 Spring Valley Uriah
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Full red-ruby. Restrained. fresh aromas of cherry, redcurrant, graphite and licorice. Shows a subtle sweetness and a lightly saline character to the intense, fine-grained flavors of dark plum, currant, menthol and chocolatey, spice oak. Classy wine with a very suave texture, noble tannins and excellent subtle length. The Spring Valley wines have been far more refined in the last two vintages than ever before.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
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Ruby and mostly opaque, the 2012 Uriah checks in as a blend of 48% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc and the balance Petit Verdot and Malbec. It offers loads of red plum, spice-box, dried flowers and creamy licorice to go with a medium to full-bodied, pure, supple, elegant and nicely structured profile on the palate. The élevage here is 18 months in 55% new French oak, and the oak is beautifully integrated. It has a classical, balanced feel and I suspect it will age beautifully. Drink it anytime over the coming 10-15 years.