the frederick—a bordeaux blend of 54% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot, 5% cab franc and a splash of petit verdot—is entirely estate-grown, as are all of the spring valley wines. located north of walla walla, in rolling wheat country, the vines attain a different set of flavors than anywhere else in the valley. it's an unusual combination of power (15.5% alcohol) and breed. supple, sleek, mixing its black fruits with streaks of gun metal, iron and pencil lead, this is a wine that wants to tackle a prime rib, mano à mano.
Frederick Red Wine