Smith Madrone

Spring Mountain District Chardonnay

8.916 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Jed
9.0

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, 2017
Mark Gudgel

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!

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, 2017
Kyo Jin

Nice display of minerality and ripe fruit. Balanced.

Nice display of minerality and ripe fruit. Balanced.

Jun 26th, 2016
Rachael Doob

Crisp lemony and mineral. Refreshing.

Crisp lemony and mineral. Refreshing.

Mar 22nd, 2016
Nicole Brace

Not Alsace, not Germany... America! So cool.

Not Alsace, not Germany... America! So cool.

Mar 10th, 2016
Christian Sparks

Undeniably 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, 2015
Matt Perlman

New oak treatment but maintains great freshness.

New oak treatment but maintains great freshness.

Jun 5th, 2015
Josh Luhn

Luhn Wine Consulting Owner, Luhn Family Wines

9.0

Josh had this 8 years ago

Josh had this 8 years ago

Aug 28th, 2016
John Berghoff

John had this 9 years ago

John had this 9 years ago

Mar 3rd, 2016
Nick Apone

Nick had this 9 years ago

Nick had this 9 years ago

Jan 25th, 2016