Double gold at California State Fair in 2007. — 10 years ago
Somewhat muted nose. Great acid, nice tannin. Surprisingly light mouthfeel. Good, but overall a little disappointing from what I was expecting.
Edit day 2:
I'm beginning to believe that one can learn how good a wine is by how well it transitions from day to day. This wine improved on Day two a fair amount. I have a feeling that this wine is young yet. It also needs some decent air.
Way more fruit on day two. Really, really nice spice/pepper. — 11 years ago
Oregon state fair silver medal. 20+years later it would have been at least a bronze;) so good!!! — 11 years ago
Got bronze at the California State Fair! Fruit forward drinkable — 12 years ago
I'm certainly a neophyte when it comes to riesling. As for wines from Charles Smith, I've had my fair share, and this does not disappoint. Limes and Peaches so bright and ripe, that you brace for the acidity... only to instead be greeted a nice pillow of chalk that holds it all together. — 11 years ago
About 70% new oak. Softer tannins than most Petites. First prize Cal State Fair. — 11 years ago
Wisconsin state fair — 11 years ago
Chris LoRusso
Love this producer & specifically this wine! Won best Pinot Noir at the California state fair.. 98 points. Big Burgundian style Pinot! — 10 years ago