Spring Valley Vineyard estate bottled Derby

Gloria and I both spotted the butterflied basil encrusted leg of lamb in the new Food and Wine magazine and of course being the lamb lovers we are (the meat of gourmet kings!) I couldn’t help but make a mental note of what we had in the wine cellar that would be the perfect pairing with the lamb. It didn’t take long: the 2006 Spring Valley Vineyard estate bottled Derby (cabernet sauvignon) - Walla Walla Valley.

Last August, Gloria and I had the distinct pleasure of tasting wine at Spring Valley’s tasting room in Walla Walla , WA. EVERYTHING was outstanding. The wines are named after family members, and while Spring Valley may be best known for its Merlot blend, Uriah, their other wines were all exceptional. I encourage everyone to visit its website at springvalleyvineyard.com.

Winemaker tasting notes:“This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon offers cherry, blackberry, rose petal, and fresh creamy pastry aromas on the nose, followed by ample, round and lush palate of candied cherry and plum. This wine is very juicy with extra coating tannins leading into a long velvety finish.” – Serge Laville, Winemaker.