Spring Valley Frederick Estate Red: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Spring Valley Frederick Estate Red is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Red Blend, in USA, by Spring Valley Vineyard. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Black cherry, cassis, mocha, spice and pairs well with Steak, lamb and braised meats.
Michael's take
“Ripe black cherry, fresh dark plum, subtle cocoa powder, and complex, structured Walla Walla Valley Bordeaux-style elegance.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Red Blend
- Country
- USA
- Producer
- Spring Valley Vineyard
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$$$ · $50+
What to eat with Spring Valley Frederick Estate Red
- Steak
- lamb
- braised meats
- burgers
When to open it
- Steak night
- dinner party
- impress-the-guests
Where to buy Spring Valley Frederick Estate Red
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Spring Valley Frederick Estate Red taste like?
Spring Valley Frederick Estate Red is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black cherry, cassis, mocha, spice. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Ripe black cherry, fresh dark plum, subtle cocoa powder, and complex, structured Walla Walla Valley Bordeaux-style elegance.
What food goes with Spring Valley Frederick Estate Red?
Michael pairs Spring Valley Frederick Estate Red with Steak, lamb, braised meats and burgers. It works best for Steak night, dinner party and impress-the-guests.
How much does Spring Valley Frederick Estate Red cost?
Spring Valley Frederick Estate Red falls in Michael's $$$$ · $50+ tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Red Blend Michael has poured
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- Argiano Non Confunditur$$ · $15–25
- Batzella Digia$$ · $15–25
- Caiarossa IGT Toscana$$$$ · $50+
- Casa Santos Lima Red Blend$ · under $15
- Il Palagio Roxanne Toscana Rosso$$ · $15–25
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