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Chardonnay
One sniff and the floral aromatics on this on are off the charts. Another and the chalky, mineralific, raspy match-head blows you away. Swirl again and the melding of these two is magical as it caresses thick buttery fruit. Is this how you spell perfect Chardonnay? I suppose that argument could be made. Significant golden straw showing here at 6, the chartreuse aspects a faint glow in the body. A…
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Napa Riesling
Yellow deepening now at 4. Ashy floral nose, nice petrol and grip, touches of lavender dishwater, with the crispness of bright green pear and the savory warmth of cashmere.
Easily one of my favorite Rieslings made in the new world–certainly California–rich and flavorful. My biggest problems with Riesling are usually austerity and weirdness. There are so many light, thin, uncomplicated white…
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Chard Goals
Smoky, graphite nose, pencil eraser and charcoal, clean and briary, ridden with beurre blanc and the sort of grassy sauciness typically reserved for Sancerre. An earthiness defying all imaginations of peat and volcano brings crystal-rockiness and diamond-cutting to mind.
So many people hear “Chardonnay” and instantly form a mental image. I’m hear to tell you there are SOOOO many Chardonnay’s in…
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Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 183: All Alone with Smith-Madrone
Tasting through a sample of some beautiful Cabernet from the Spring Mountain District on the latest episode of Stay Rad Wine Blog TV.
In this episode, Jeff has a lot to say after just one sip of this sample of Smith-Madrone 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon. Spoiler Alert: It’s all good! Wine Tasted: Smith-Madrone 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Dang, that was good! Stay Rad, Jeff Wine was provided as a sample for review by the winery. Be sure to listen to Jeff each and every week…
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Smith-Madrone Riesling 2013 Smith-Madrone Riesling 2013, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District, CA, $27 (S) - Rating 92 Think dry...Think crisp...Think refreshing...
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Smith-Madrone Chardonnay 2012
Smith-Madrone Chardonnay 2012, Estate Bottled, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, CA, $32 (S) – Rating 92
A very balanced Chardonnay offering a plush mouth-feel paired with juicy acidity. Fermented and aged in French oak from dry-farmed estate fruit. Pleasing aromas of red apple, pear and a touch of baking spice. Creamy on the palate with flavors of red apple, pear and tropicals with hints of…
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