V Madrone

St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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. — a day ago

Smith Madrone

Estate Bottled Napa Valley Riesling 2019

Karen Tripson

9.1

Good by me. Buy again. — 8 months ago

Lone Madrone

Bailey Ranch Zinfandel 2019

Jason Keefer

9.0

Zin doesn’t get much better than this! Central coast babay! — 2 years ago

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Smith Madrone

Spring Mountain District Riesling 2011

Galen Hasler

9.1

Complex rich full body live acidity petrol — 4 days ago

Smith Madrone

Estate Bottled Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

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 — 4 months ago