Spring Valley Vineyard
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For over 100 years the Corkrum family has been farming the area known as Spring Valley. Today, Shari Corkrum Derby and her husband, Dean Derby, guide the family with their vision of the vineyard and winery. Gaynor Derby, Dean's brother, manages the vineyard to specifically meet the standards vital to producing wine of the highest quality. As co-winemakers, Shari and Dean's son, Devin, and his wife, Mary, work intimately with the vineyard to create a wine that is truly worthy of the praise that has been received from wine critics and the public nationwide.
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Directions
From Hwy. 12, exit north at Lower Waitsburg Road. Immediately turn right onto Middle Waitsburg Road. Continue on Middle Waitsburg Road for approximately 9.5 miles. Watch for Corkrum Road and turn right. Proceed another 2 miles and you'll be at Spring Valley Vineyard.
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Cabernet Franc
Nice fruit-oriented wine. Medium body and tannin profile. The Petit Verdot (12%) does a great job of filling the “holes” typically found in 100% Cab Franc wines.
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Derby
A 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine represents the marriage of Shari and Dean Derby in 1954 and brings to Spring Valley the Derby heritage as well.
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FREDERICK Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Gold Medal Winner – Tri-Cities Wine Festival
Chocolate and dark berries in the nose. Chocolate and cherries in the mouth. Ample tannins but not biting. Excellent aging potential. 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc.
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Mule Skinner
This 100% Merlot is named after the job Frederick Corkrum held while working the farm. You see, Frederick was called a muleskinner, a name that represented his job on the farm; caring for and driving the mules in all aspects of the farming operation.
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Mule Skinner
This 100% Merlot is named after the job Frederick Corkrum held while working the farm. You see, Frederick was called a muleskinner, a name that represented his job on the farm; caring for and driving the mules in all aspects of the farming operation.
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NINA LEE
This 100% Syrah comes from the wife of Frederick Corkrum. They met in 1928 after she finished performing her Vaudeville act at the local theater. They married immediately and began their struggle to stay afloat during the great depression. Following Frederick’s death in 1957, Nina Lee didn’t want to depend on anyone for her livelihood and continued to operate the ranch on her own. Nina Lee passed away after 21 years of successful farming.
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Uriah
This Merlot blend gets its name from the grandfather of Shari Corkrum Derby. Born in Walla Walla on June 1, 1866 he began successful farming on his own during the 1880’s. Poor weather prevented him from harvesting his crop and he lost everything during the first great depression of 1893. He struggled to persevere and in 1910 acquired land in the area known as Spring Valley. 91 points - Wine Advocate
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