Smith & Forge
Smith Madrone
Estate Bottled Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
After reading the story of this producer, I inspired to try it. Especially, at $59.99 for a quality Napa Cabernet. These two brother’s are true pioneers of the Napa Valley. They do their own thing. Don’t follow trends and are not aggressive with their bottle price, nor do they really wish to. More rare than common in today’s Napa Cabernet market. I have a lot of respect for that and Napa Pioneers.
This also drinks pretty well for a young Napa Cabernet. I was expecting bigger/bolder based on write up. Not that this won’t benefit from cellaring.
The fruits are nicely ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries, cherries & blueberry hues. I was expecting more teeth. Think it is showing the finesse & balance of most 21’s I’ve had. Dark spice, grilled meats, light black pepper, barrel dust, dry tobacco, leather, savory herbaceousnes, moist clays, dry crushed rocks, cola, flower bouquet of red, blue & purple fresh flowers, rainfall acidity with a well balanced, softly structured, elegant finish that lasts just over a minute and lands crushed rocks and touch of spice.
It will be interesting to see if this shows more in 5 years.
Photos of; Smith Madrone vineyards and brothers Stuart and Charles Smith — 6 months ago
Smith Madrone
Estate Bottled Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Opens up super nicely, immediately pleasant on the nose. Plummy and buttery, classic example of a good Napa cab. — 4 years ago
Shaw and Smith
Balhannah Vineyard Shiraz 2017
Imminent release. due for September.
Watch the shelves as you won’t be disappointed. — 5 years ago
Charles Smith
Vino Sangiovese Rosé 2018
Very nice rose, very flavorful — 7 years ago
Forge Cellars
Les Alliés Pinot Noir 2017
A really nice white!! — 7 years ago
Smith Woodhouse
Late Bottled Vintage Porto 1992
Not much depth on that legendary vintage here @Doug Powers
Charles Smith
M.C.K. (Motor City Kitty) Syrah 2014
Juicy dark beery fruit, healthy spice, balanced. — 9 months ago
Smith & Hook
Central Coast Proprietary Red Blend 2016
I think it’s delicious. Smooth, full bodied, with some character. — 5 years ago
Forge Cellars
Finger Lakes Riesling 2016
Градус.
Сладкая ароматика, леденец, зефир, барбарис, цитрусы на фоне, помело. Средняя кислотность, среднее тело, хороший алкоголь, сухой, финиш средний плюс — 7 years ago
Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Les Hauts de Smith Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2016
Blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of ripe red fruit, rose petals, dried red flowers and eucalyptus. Red and black cherry/raspberry and boysenberry fruit on the palate along with additional notes of chocolate, toffee, savory spices and mint. Well integrated oak on the long and slightly chewy finish. Rustic, well balanced and beautifully aged. Thanks for sharing this one, Ron B! — 5 months 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 — 8 months 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
Shaw + Smith
Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Really light refreshing delish! — 7 years ago
Ruud Verhagen
much better than the L’Esprit de Chevalier Blanc from the same vintage… — 4 months ago