Smith Madrone
Spring Mountain District Chardonnay
In a word - astounding. Black fruit, white light. Currants, creamy something, soft jacket leather , velvety chocolate, nutmeg and white pepper- red clay dust. Med- long finish. Fairly transparent Do not decant.
In a word - astounding. Black fruit, white light. Currants, creamy something, soft jacket leather , velvety chocolate, nutmeg and white pepper- red clay dust. Med- long finish. Fairly transparent Do not decant.
May 6th, 2017Review number 3200 is an old favorite. I often write about how wine is a complement to a greater experience, not the experience itself. This wine, to me, illustrates that point perfectly. Tonight, I pair it with cooking dinner for my family, and it reminds me of my incredible visit to Smith-Madrone winery this past summer. A wine made beautifully by men who are both artists and pioneers, this full-bodied cab boasts a complex flavor profile and wants for nothing, aside from to be shared with friends. Cheers!
Review number 3200 is an old favorite. I often write about how wine is a complement to a greater experience, not the experience itself. This wine, to me, illustrates that point perfectly. Tonight, I pair it with cooking dinner for my family, and it reminds me of my incredible visit to Smith-Madrone winery this past summer. A wine made beautifully by men who are both artists and pioneers, this full-bodied cab boasts a complex flavor profile and wants for nothing, aside from to be shared with friends. Cheers!
Jan 21st, 2017Nice display of minerality and ripe fruit. Balanced.
Nice display of minerality and ripe fruit. Balanced.
Not Alsace, not Germany... America! So cool.
Not Alsace, not Germany... America! So cool.
Mar 10th, 2016Undeniably a very good Napa-style Chardonnay. Wood through and through. Not too much butter. Just too much oak for me these days.
Undeniably a very good Napa-style Chardonnay. Wood through and through. Not too much butter. Just too much oak for me these days.
Aug 9th, 2015New oak treatment but maintains great freshness.
New oak treatment but maintains great freshness.
Jun 5th, 2015