Monte Smith

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

Almond butter. — 5 months ago

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Romano Dal Forno

Monte Lodoletta Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2005

2008. Borderline port, but delicious in its own right. — 7 months ago

Louis M. Martini

Monte Rosso Vineyard Gnarly Vine Zinfandel

Just what the doctor ordered — 8 months ago

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Ridge Vineyards

40th Anniversary Vintage Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001

Love the high Merlot % this vintage has. There’s a plushness and supleness to the tannin that really impressed. With age the Merlot really bringing that core of sweet stewed red plum. Long, elegant, completely intact, very well-stored bottle. — 2 years ago

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Charles Smith

Royal City Washington Syrah 2013

WOTN for me anyway!🤷🏽‍♂️🍷🥰🤪👍🏽🎉🎉🎊🎊 — 4 years ago

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I’m not familiar with this.
Jan A

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Great wine!

Seghesio Family Vineyards

Monte Rosso Zinfandel 2014

So great. Loads of ground, smoky sandstone, ripe blackberry, maple syrup. Rich, structured, so good, so balanced. My favorite Zin plot of land. — 6 years ago

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MR is the best Zinfandel site IMHO.
Tom Casagrande

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@Severn Goodwin - Agree. Howell Mtn. a close second.

Shaw and Smith

Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2017

Tooo smashable but at the same time easy to savour the endless red fruit spectrum. — 7 years ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1985

Tried the '90 recently, spoke of how amazing a producer of Californian Cabernet it is, but just needed a little more time, this '85 is well & truly on point, everything is in balance, there's fruit intensity yes, but the development/complexity/layers are really shining through, outstanding stuff. — 9 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot 2010

Paired well with a lamb, eggplant purée, fava beans, piquolo pepper. Would also pair with a medium rare magret duck or other game. — 10 years ago

Charles Smith

Chateau Smith Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

カベルネソーヴィニヨン嫌いなアタシでもスッと飲める!かなり好みかも。 — 12 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay

Vanilla nose with some acid and minerality. Lemon and citrus flavors paired well with salmon. — 6 months ago

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Shaw and Smith

Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2022

Juicy dark fruit, complimented by black pepper, rich. — 10 months ago

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Speri

Monte Sant'Urbano Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2016

John W
9.6

Very good, consistent amarone. Review from 30 weeks ago is accurate. — 3 years ago

Charles Smith

Stoneridge Vineyard King Coal Cabernet-Syrah Blend 2016

Blackberry bramble, baked black cherry and plum, hints of maraschino, mint and menthol, bell pepper and geranium, cedar, tobacco, and bakers vanilla with whiffs of aged leather jacket on the nose. Blackberry, cherry, juicy raspberry, vanilla extract and weak black tea on the palate with a medium heavy body but a medium short finish. Overall a great wine for pumpkin pie brunch on Christmas morning (no it’s not too early). Merry Christmas! — 4 years ago

Suavia

Monte Carbonare Garganega 2016

Outstanding Italian White. Remarkable balance of minerality, acidity and fruit. Very pure. Apples and pears. Wine is bright and fully open right out of the bottle. Best white of the year so far. Nice!! — 7 years ago

John Pacailler
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Shaw + Smith

Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Really light refreshing delish! — 7 years ago

Lucienne

Smith Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Stands out with its finish. Fruit forward nose that tails into lingering notes. — 8 years ago

Rivera

Riserva Il Falcone Castel del Monte Rosso 2009

Any wine that can shine from a plastic cup deserves extra kudos. Mistook for a Northern nebbiolo with its structure, detail, & balance, but the fruit is pure southern, pomegranate & black currants. Eye opener (esp for 30$ list). Want to re taste in proper stemware. I think 80% nero di trioa 20% montulpiciano — 10 years ago

Owen Mazon
with Owen

Monte Antico

Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2009

My go to house wine. Love it with pasta and steak — 11 years ago

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Les Hauts de Smith Pessac-Léognan White Bordeaux Blend 2024

Very peculiar spectrum of aromas. Freshly cutted pineapple and pear. White peach and grapefruit. Very nice and long finish.
A bit flex on the mid palate but lingering pleasant finish
— 6 months ago

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Charles Smith

M.C.K. (Motor City Kitty) Syrah 2014

Juicy dark beery fruit, healthy spice, balanced. — 8 months ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Monte Rosso Sonoma Valley Zinfandel 2012

Decanted for 2 hours. Still big, no signs of fading. Did not drink enough before it was consumed to review properly, but seemed a touch sweet. — 3 years ago

Myriad Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Mike Smith should be knighted. — 4 years ago

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Smith & Hook

Central Coast Proprietary Red Blend 2016

PM
9.2

I think it’s delicious. Smooth, full bodied, with some character. — 5 years ago

Charles Smith

Boom Boom! Washington State Syrah

Full bodied and spicy. Great with grilled ribs — 8 years ago

Bodegas Riojanas

Monte Real Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 1973

Paul Costigan
9.5

1973: Beautiful bottle. Wines like this make everyone stop and take notice. The color was clear and light. Arresting nose full of plums and roasted beets. The depth of flavor and long finish was in contrast with the appearance. Really a fine experience, only second to the few times I had the 1952 Mont Real. — 10 years ago

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Charles Smith

Eve Washington State Chardonnay 2012

Loved this. Not too rich, and yet still distinctly "chard." — 10 years ago