2018 Spring Valley Uriah
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Dark ruby at its core, the 2018 Uriah starts firm and dusty in the glass with a rocky essence and elements of blackberry skin, black plum and hints of oak and spice before notions of baked earth sway on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, the wine offers a firm tannic edge that will loosen with time in the bottle. It offers succulent flavors of dark red cherry and spiced plum and a delicate mineral tension. The wine concludes with a firm, mineral-laced finish and will remain food-friendly until its 15th birthday.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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More Merlot-dominated, the 2018 Uriah is a complex blend of 46% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, 17% Petit Verdot, and 14% Cabernet Sauvignon. It's another impressive Bordeaux blend from this team that has impressive purity in its red and black fruits as well as complex notes of dried herbs, tobacco leaf, lead pencil, and loamy earth. As with all the releases here, it's balanced, has ripe tannins, and a great finish. Drink it any time over the coming 15 years.