Charles Smith Wines: the Modernist Project focuses on the way people generally consume wine today, immediately! Wine in this category is typically either simple, or a wine that would be much better a few years down the road. Charles Smith Wines are wines that are about putting as much into the bottle as possible. The intent is to create wines to be enjoyed now, but with typicity of variety (i.e., merlot that tastes like merlot) and to the vineyard (wine that tastes like where it was grown). The wines are full of flavor, balanced, and true to place of origin. For Charles Smith Wines the fruit is sourced from some of Washington State's finest vineyards. Greatest attention is paid to those growers that practice sustainable farming methods. Owner-winemaker Charles Smith with his big hair, kick ass attitude and bold packaging has earned the moniker "rock star" of Washington State Syrah. Charles Smith arrived in the Walla Walla Valley following 11 years in Scandinavia managing rock bands. Originally from northern California, he has been involved with wine personally and professionally his entire life. In 2009 Food & Wine Magazine recognized Charles as "Winemaker of the Year."
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Tasting Panel 91 "Fresh, smooth, and luscious with blackberry notes and tangy, balanced style. The winery describes it as one of the biggest and boldest Syrahs
This little devil is wrapped in a velvet robe. Full with density and bursting with flavor. Dark fruit, cherry ,blackberry. Brimming with cedar, pipe tobacco
60cWashington » Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley
" Yet another terrific vintage. Pure, focused and mouthwatering. Citrus blossom, lime leaf, white peach intermingle with mineral that fills the palate. Carries on to
4cWashington » Columbia Valley
"If You like Cabernet dark and rich! This is your sexy beast. Chocolate, dark cherry and tobacco leaf. It continues with earth and stone on
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James Suckling 91 “A fruity, tangy pinot grigio with dried-pineapple and mango character. Steely at the same time. Full bodied, layered and delicious. Flavorful finish. Intense,
11bWashington » Columbia Valley
The Vintage Coming off of two rather hot vintages, 2016 was warmer still setting the record for the warmest vintage on record in Washington State. Spring
61aWashington » Columbia Valley
Vinous Media 89 "Light, shimmering pink. Peach, honeydew melon, mango and strawberry on the highly perfumed nose. Round and open-knit, offering juicy pit fruit, red berry
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Kung Fu Girl Pinot Grigio White Wine in cans is crisp and vibrant with notes of bright citrus and white peach. The youthful energy of
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Celebrate the beat and rhythm of life with Band of Roses Rose Wine in cans, a dry blush wine that is pale in color but
53aWashington » Walla Walla Valley
Wine Enthusiast 91 “The only varietally labeled Barbera from the Rocks District, this offers intriguing notes of currant, savory herb, pipe tobacco and moist earth. The
"A shimmery, brilliant, green golden of a wine. Aromatic pear, tangerine, guava, but more than anything, TRUE CHARDONNAY FLAVOR. Add a vein of minerality running
Very cool wine. Pure, vibrant, fresh, penetrating perfume giving way to lilac, guava, tangerine, and passion fruit. Delivered on a silky palate, this
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Sinfully delicious, The Velvet Devil Red Blend Wine in cans is lush and deep with notes of black cherry and toasty oak. This fresh and
Washington » Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley
" Yet another terrific vintage. Pure, focused and mouthwatering. Citrus blossom, lime leaf, white peach intermingle with mineral that fills the palate. Carries on to
Wine Enthusiast 90 "Syrah (71) makes up the backbone of this wine along with Cabernet Sauvignon (17) and other Rhne varieties. An appealing pale-salmon color, this
“Very cool wine. Pure, vibrant, fresh, penetrating perfume giving way to lilac, guava, tangerine, and passion fruit. Delivered on a silky palate, this
Wine Enthusiast 90 Best Buy “Vineyard-designated offerings of this variety are an extreme rarity in the state. Citrus, green apple, herb and wilted flower aromas predominate.
Wine Enthusiast 90 Wine Spectator 88 "Sleek and perky, with strawberry and watermelon flavors accented by spice. Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Counoise. Drink now.
"If You like Cabernet dark and rich! This is your sexy beast. Chocolate, dark cherry and tobacco leaf. It continues with earth and stone on
" Yet another terrific vintage. Pure, focused and mouthwatering. Citrus blossom, lime leaf, white peach intermingle with mineral that fills the palate. Carries on to
Wine Spectator 86 "Offers easygoing strawberry and spice flavors. Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Counoise. Drink now. 75,000 cases made." ~ TF THE VINTAGE 2016 peaked
"If You like Cabernet dark and rich! This is your sexy beast. Chocolate, dark cherry and tobacco leaf. It continues with earth and stone on
" Syrah: 52% Yakima Valley AVA—Upland Vineyards, Olsen Brothers, and Den Hoed; 19% Wahluke Slope AVA - Sundance, Don Talcott, Northridge, Katherine Leone, Pheasant,
THE VINTAGE 2015 vintage in Washington State was a success! With some blazing mid-summer temperatures and generally advanced ripening of fruit. Thankfully, it cooled off somewhat by mid-September,
“This little devil is wrapped in a velvet robe. Full with density and bursting with flavor. Dark fruit, cherry ,blackberry. Brimming with cedar, pipe tobacco