The names given to Spring Valley Vineyard wines are a tribute to the family members who
have succeeded in farming the same land where the vineyard and winery now flourish. A 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine represents the marriage of Shari Corkrum and Dean Derby in 1954 and brings the Derby heritage to the list of Spring Valley wines.
Following the tradition of Uriah, Frederick, and Nina Lee Corkrum, Shari Corkrum Derby and her husband Dean Derby continue to operate the wheat, vineyard, and winery. Dean's brother, Gaynor Derby, manages the vineyard. The hard work, traditional values, and deep family ties that have kept the ranch going for over 100 years are mirrored in Spring Valley Vineyard's
signature offerings.Spring Valley Vineyard is situated 12 miles northeast of Walla Walla and spread amid the
beautiful, sweet-smelling wheat fields of southeastern Washington. The unique microclimate
of Spring Valley allows the grapes to develop their own distinct characteristics. Vines follow the north-south slope of the hills in vertical rows. This orientation, coupled with the declination of slope, allows the vines to receive optimal sunshine, drainage, and the reflective effects of
the summer gold wheat and warm brown surrounding hills.
Every grapevine is tended by hand, including crop thinning, leaf pulling, and harvesting.
The Derbys are committed to sustainable farming practices and sustaining the family farm
for future generations, as have all the generations preceding them, and use techniques such
as 'rip and ridge' tilling for maximum composting and water retention.
Spring Valley Vineyard fruit is hand-picked, hand-sorted, and gently de-stemmed by gravity.
During the 10-20 day fermentation, each tank is tasted daily until pressing decision using wooden cage basket presses. In keeping with Spring Valley tradition, originally instituted by founding winemaker Devin Derby, hand punchdowns occur three times a day until the end of alcoholic fermentation. The wine is transferred by pump into barrel for secondary fermentation, and then gets racked and blended together several times for clarity. Finally, the different lots are blended
to create our five distinctive labels.
This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon offers cherry, blackberry, rose petal, and fresh creamy pastry aromas on the nose, followed by an ample, round and lush palate of candied cherry and plum. This wine is very juicy with extra coating
Bottle Size: .750