Each week, I spotlight a wine that captivates—whether for its distinctive character, fascinating story, or sheer delight in the glass. This week’s feature: the 2021 Smith-Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon, a wine that channels both the rugged beauty and timeless spirit of Spring Mountain. Widely regarded as an exceptional vintage in Napa Valley, 2021 offered an ideal…
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Wine of the Week; 2016 Smith-Madrone Riesling
Each week, I spotlight a wine that truly captivates—whether for its distinctive character, fascinating story, or the sheer delight it brings to the glass. This week’s feature: the 2016 Smith-Madrone Riesling, a wine that stands apart for all the right reasons. In a region famed for bold Cabernet and opulent Chardonnay, this mountain-grown Riesling is…
Wine of the Week: 2018 Smith-Madrone Riesling
Each week, I spotlight a wine that truly captivates—whether for its distinctive character, fascinating story, or the sheer delight it brings to the glass. This week’s feature is the 2018 Smith-Madrone Riesling, a wine that exemplifies the rare and exceptional. In a region celebrated for bold reds and opulent Chardonnays, this Riesling is a delightful surprise, showcasing…
A Splendid Virtual Tasting with Smith-Madrone’s Stu Smith
Stu told us during the tasting that “balance is everything”. That winemaking aesthetic is evident in each of these world-class wines proudly crafted from the Spring Mountain’s distinctive terroir.
Wine of the Day: 2014 Smith Madrone Chardonnay
Year in and year out, this distinguished wine is one of my favorite California Chardonnays! This wine is 100% Chardonnay crafted from 42-year-old dry-farmed vines on Spring Mountain. It was 100% barrel fermented and raised for 9 months in 100% new French oak Color – Pale straw yellow Aromas – Apple, pear, lemon curd, almond, and toasty…
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…
Wine of the Day: 2014 Smith-Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon
This is an alluring, harmonious wine that offers terrific value for a top-shelf Napa Valley Cab! This wine is crafted from 100% estate fruit from vineyards sitting at 1,800 ft elevation. The vines are planted on very steep slopes (up to 35%) and dry- farmed. It’s a blend of 85% Cab, 8% Cab Franc and…