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Spring Valley
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For over 100 years, Spring Valley has been a premiere location for wheat ranching. Since the late 1800s,
the Corkrum family has farmed in this area and by 1910 Uriah Franklin Corkrum had acquired the land that
now encompasses Spring Valley Vineyard. Today, Shari Corkrum Derby - granddaughter of Uriah - and her
husband, Dean Derby, continue the tradition of farming this land.
Spring Valley Vineyard is a limited production facility, exclusively producing Estate bottled red wine. The
fanciful names given to their wines are a tribute to the family members who have struggled and succeeded in
farming the same land where Spring Valley Vineyard flourishes. Uriah Corkrum, Shari’s grandfather, was born
in Walla Walla on June 1, 1866. He began successful farming on his own during the 1880’s. Poor weather kept
him from getting his crop out of the field and he lost everything during the first great depression of 1893. He
struggled but preserved and by 1910 acquired land in the area known as Spring Valley. Frederick Corkrum son
to Uriah and father to Shari, grew up in Spring Valley. Farming with his father and brothers, Federick took
care of the mules and drove them in all aspects of the farming operation.
Today, Spring Valley Vineyard supports 7 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, 18 acres of Merlot, 8 acres of
Cabernet Franc, 2 acres of Petit Verdot, 1 acre of Malbec and 4 acres of Syrah grapevines within its forty
acres.
2005 uriah ________________________________________________________________ 49.99
2004 uriah __________________________________________________________ Rare magnum 99.99
Rated 93/100, Wine Spectator
“The 2004 Uriah is 60% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Petit Verdot. Dark ruby-colored, it delivers
a splendid perfume of pain grille, red currants, and black cherry. Structured and rich, with gobs of ripe fruit, this lengthy wine
does a splendid impersonation of a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru.” Wine Advocate, rated 93/100
2004 Frederick ______________________________________________________________ 49.99
2004 Frederick ________________________________________________________ Rare magnum 99.99
Rated 90/100, “The 2004 Frederick further raises the bar. Composed of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 12% Cabernet
Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot, this is Spring Valley’s interpretation of a classified growth Saint-Julien. Purple-colored, it offers up an
expressive array of pain grille, pencil lead, espresso roast, black currants, and blackberry liqueur scents. Full-bodied, with layers of
spicy black fruits, and terrific integration of oak, fruit, and acidity, this packed wine has a 60+ second finish. Give it 6-8 years in
your cellar and drink it through 2040. When you taste wines like these, it becomes obvious why the Walla Walla AVA has become
a destination of choice for people wanting to start a winery.” Wine Advocate, rated 94/100
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