Smith Madrone
Estate Bottled Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California, USA
I can appreciate this wine but stylistically it doesn't ring my bell. I'm pretty sure there was a waft of Bret that turned me off.
I can appreciate this wine but stylistically it doesn't ring my bell. I'm pretty sure there was a waft of Bret that turned me off.
Dec 9th, 2016
My last bottle of 2010. Excellent perfume on the nose. Citrus and apple flavors. Wish I had more.
My last bottle of 2010. Excellent perfume on the nose. Citrus and apple flavors. Wish I had more.
Apr 30th, 2017
Holy banana pancakes. So rich and smooth. Big bold CALIFORNIA can with soft tannins but with enough of. A bite to be reckoned with
Holy banana pancakes. So rich and smooth. Big bold CALIFORNIA can with soft tannins but with enough of. A bite to be reckoned with
Dec 10th, 201691 pt Cali cabs in my book is hard to come by. This is what classifies as an amazing Napa cab. Dark but not full. Medium body. There's cherries and in dark berries with an earthy spice.
91 pt Cali cabs in my book is hard to come by. This is what classifies as an amazing Napa cab. Dark but not full. Medium body. There's cherries and in dark berries with an earthy spice.
Nov 11th, 2016
Very refined. Deep garnet color, nice legs. Black fruit on the nose. Blackberry, plum and maybe a hint of leather. Little spice on the finish. Very nice!
Very refined. Deep garnet color, nice legs. Black fruit on the nose. Blackberry, plum and maybe a hint of leather. Little spice on the finish. Very nice!
Nov 5th, 2016
Have long meant to check out this producer. Finally did and was underwhelmed. Drinkable, not interesting or characterful in any way,maybe I should stop trying to pretend I'm ever gonna enjoy napa cabs.
Have long meant to check out this producer. Finally did and was underwhelmed. Drinkable, not interesting or characterful in any way,maybe I should stop trying to pretend I'm ever gonna enjoy napa cabs.
Nov 3rd, 2016
Great Cab. Drinks very nice. Smooth, with flavors of dark berry and cedar/mahogany. Medium bodied. Will only get better with age! Buy some for the cellar.
Great Cab. Drinks very nice. Smooth, with flavors of dark berry and cedar/mahogany. Medium bodied. Will only get better with age! Buy some for the cellar.
Apr 6th, 2016
Enjoyed this yummy wine on a cozy Friday night at home with my hubby.
Enjoyed this yummy wine on a cozy Friday night at home with my hubby.
Feb 7th, 2016
I was worried it was too early for this to be drinkable: a two and a half hour decant before dinner was just enough time to open it up, and it kept improving even more throughout the night. Classic Bordeaux in character, this had great balance between the fruit and savory components--notes of black currant, mint, raspberry, sweet and fresh green bell pepper (but in a rich, ratatouille kind of way), fennel seed, some meaty character almost like eggplant, and sweet spice. Framed by plenty of felty tannins balanced by refreshing acidity, this had that great combo of intense flavor + elegant structure. Disclosure that I LOVE visiting this winery, but this was my first time having a bottle with a meal--couldn't ask for much more with steak, and a great contrast to the '94 st emilion we also had.
I was worried it was too early for this to be drinkable: a two and a half hour decant before dinner was just enough time to open it up, and it kept improving even more throughout the night. Classic Bordeaux in character, this had great balance between the fruit and savory components--notes of black currant, mint, raspberry, sweet and fresh green bell pepper (but in a rich, ratatouille kind of way), fennel seed, some meaty character almost like eggplant, and sweet spice. Framed by plenty of felty tannins balanced by refreshing acidity, this had that great combo of intense flavor + elegant structure. Disclosure that I LOVE visiting this winery, but this was my first time having a bottle with a meal--couldn't ask for much more with steak, and a great contrast to the '94 st emilion we also had.
Aug 29th, 2015