Wine Of The Day: 2014 Smith-Madrone Riesling

This impeccably balanced Riesling is among the best I’ve had! This wine is crafted from 100% estate fruit from 42 year-old vines at 1,800 ft elevation. The dry-farmed vines are planted on very steep slopes (up to 35%),  thereby honoring the international tradition of Riesling which thrives on steep hillsides. My tasting notes follow: Color – Very…