Smith Story

Helluva Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Donald Williams

9.7

Helluva Vineyard, helluva wine. — 4 months ago

with Bonnie

Shaw and Smith

Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2016

Jan de Weerd

9.0

We had the battle of the Shiraz at our family gathering over Christmas. A Shiraz from South Australia and South Africa. Both 2016. This Shiraz, despite from the Adelaide Hills where I think it is a little cooler, was very rich, very bold and broad and a slight jammy note on the edge perhaps. People liked it, but all the votes when for the Shiraz of Cederberg from South Africa. Fun!!! — 5 months ago

with Tammy

Tammy, Tom and 7 others liked this

Shaw and Smith

M3 Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2022

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2022 | Chardonnay typicity, vanille, minerality, prominent bitters, dinnerwine — 6 months ago

Paul, Dave and 5 others liked this

Smith Madrone

Spring Mountain District Chardonnay 2021

Michael Chelus

9.0

Apple, lemon, honey, peach, oak and hints of almond. Great acidity and balance. — 9 months ago

Paul liked this

Beekeeper Cellars

Madrone Spring Zinfandel 2013

Jody Scharf

9.3

Jammy, aging nicely, not sure when peak is but feels close. — 2 years ago

Shay, Paul and 5 others liked this

Myriad Cellars

Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Brandon T

9.6

In a great spot after an hour of air. A fantastic complement to lamb chops. Bravo, @Mike Smith! — 3 years ago

Shay, Eric and 8 others liked this

Mike Smith

Glad you liked it. Happy Holidays

Charles Smith

Broncho Stoneridge Vineyard Malbec 2016

Karen Tripson

9.2

Saving this for a big juicy steak night soon. March 5, 2021 found the moment to open with s dear friend and a lamb leek mushroom cottage pie. Fabulous. — 6 years ago

Paul liked this

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Ericsson

9.4

So underrated and punching way above its weight class. Bit more delicate and pure than your high end Boudreaux. Perfect for seaside dinners. Great vintage too. — 5 months ago

Scott@Mister, Sagee and 13 others liked this

Sagee Aran

I have 2 bottles from this vintage. Would you wait or open now?

Ericsson

Has potential for further aging but drinking great now.

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Le Petit Haut Lafitte Red Bordeaux Blend 2022

9.8

Vibrant color. Wow, it’s like the Little Red Riding-hood porridge of wine. Not too dry, bold, acidic, long, short or tannic. Just right! Absolutely delicious. Would absolutely buy again and one of the best wines I’ve had in a long time. — 5 months ago

"Odedi" liked this

V Madrone

St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Jim O’Gorman

9.1

Enjoyed this ultra full bodied Cab with nice steak. Let this bottle breathe a good 4-5 hours before serving. And then decanter. It was worth the wait. — 7 months ago

Smith Woodhouse

Late Bottled Vintage Porto 1992

Severn G

9.4

1992 | Red Blend
Smith Woodhouse & CA.; Late Bottled Vintage
Oporto, Portugal
(93-95; Drink 2017-32+)

In a perfect spot for a well cared/stored for LBV; bought on release with more of its friends just coming out from hiding finally. — 10 months ago

Bob, Shay and 21 others liked this

Doug Powers

Awesome, I do confess a major sweet spot for LBV Porto, one cannot drink 1977 Fonseca once a week (or at least THIS one)!! Cheers!

Severn G

I'd try to drink a '77 Porto once per week, but I'll run out...in about one week 😂
Not much depth on that legendary vintage here @Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Severn G, early in my wine collecting (NYC, early to mid-80s), I was lucky enough to purchase a few 1970s and then case lots of 1977 Fonseca, Taylor,, Grahams (inconsistent, some outstanding and some average), and half-cases of Dow’s and Warre’s. I probably have a half-case of Fonseca and Taylor left, the others less, but damn, the 1977s remain amazing. BUT, I figured you had multiples of those wines in your cellar!! 🤷🤷

Myriad Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Brian Nickerson

9.2

Mike Smith should be knighted. — 4 years ago

Mike liked this

Smith & Hook

Central Coast Proprietary Red Blend 2016

9.2

I think it’s delicious. Smooth, full bodied, with some character. — 6 years ago

Smith Madrone

Spring Mountain District Riesling 2017

Ming L

9.4

The petrol note is pronounced, yet beautifully integrated. Citrus and tropical tones emerge on the nose, joined by a faint wisp of smoke. The palate has Viognier-like texture, lending weight and shape, while bright, clean-cut acidity is balanced by just a touch of residual sweetness.

It’s puzzling that Napa Valley can produce Riesling of this caliber! — 5 months ago

Severn and Tom liked this

Smith & Hook

Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Manuel

9.1

Good! Buy again. — 5 months ago

Charles Smith

The Velvet Devil Washington State Merlot 2014

8.9

Balanced with front fruit and decent body. No overpowering aspects. — 6 months ago

Charles Smith

Kungfu Girl Washington State Riesling 2023

Mary Perrotta

9.3

Light sweet and crisp more of a spring time wine than a fall but would definitely get again! — 7 months ago

V Madrone

St. Helena Old Vines Petite Sirah 2014

John Malcolm

9.4

Rated this over five years ago. All I can say is “ditto” — a year ago

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Smith Havt Lafitte 2020

Matthew Cohen

9.3

Nose: slightly jammy blackberry fruit.

Palate: reasonably clean blackberry fruit. Some nice internal aromatics. Mineral. Some oak that should integrate.

Long and juicy finish. — 3 years ago

Lyle, Andrew and 2 others liked this

Shaw and Smith

Balhannah Vineyard Shiraz 2017

Scott Rowe

9.3

Imminent release. due for September.
Watch the shelves as you won’t be disappointed. — 6 years ago

David, Bob and 5 others liked this