Dark, Rich, Earthy and Luxurious
THE WINES
CURRENT RELEASES
NEW RELEASE/SOLD OUT 2007 K Syrah “The Hustler” – Walla Walla Valley $140
Only the second vintage produced in the decade. This wine is from the oldest planting of Syrah in the Walla Walla Valley which is exclusive to K Vintners. I believe that this is the finest expression of Walla Walla Valley Syrah I have ever tasted. 38 months in barrel, 6 barrels total. The aromatics, flavor profile, mouth feel and finish are unbelievable. This wine is better than you can possibly imagine. I have heard it said:“ This is the best wine I have ever tasted in my life.” From my lips to your ear – BUY THIS WINE!
NEW RELEASE 2009 K “The Creator” – Washington State $55
94pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2008 vintage) “A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah in which the latter component dominates the nose. Ripe, spicy, and well balanced, this structured wine will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring and drink well through 2023.”
The most creator ever! So deep. So expressive. So complex and compelling. Olive, earth, spice. Who needs to go to heaven when you can stick around here and drink this wine? [download tech sheet]
NEW RELEASE 2009 K Syrah “The Beautiful” – Walla Walla Valley $60
95% Syrah co-fermented with 5% Viognier both from Cougar Hills. What can I say? Spice, game, camphor crushed with violets, sage and so on... ...Elegant and beautiful even if I do say so myself... ...and I DO. [download tech sheet]
SOLD OUT 2009 K "El Jefe" En Chamberlin Vineyard – Walla Walla Valley $65
66% Tempranillo, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon
95pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2008 vintage) “Earthy minerals, black cherries, tapenade, truffle, violets, and blackberry set the stage for a loaded, complex, powerful offering that offers a drinking window extending from 2014 to 2020+."”
This wine is boss! Bloody and earthy with raw leather and sun roasted tomato. Super savory... paella please.[download tech sheet]
SOLD OUT 2009 K “Roma En Chamberlin” – Walla Walla Valley $65
96pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2008 vintage) “Dense, rich, plush, and well-balanced, this already complex wine will also evolve for another 3-4 years and drink well through 2025.”
Minerally and pure. Dark purple fruit, deep saturating flavors. Firm yet feminine. For my mother, Roma. [download tech sheet]
SOLD OUT 2009 K “Ovide En Cerise” – Walla Walla Valley $65
94pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2008 vintage) “Toasty oak, violets, Asian spices, and assorted black and blue fruits lead to a full-flavored, complex, plush wine that will continue to blossom for several more years”
Earthy. Think dried Mediterranean herbs, black olive. Complex and satisfying, full and rich. For my father, Robert Ovide. [download tech sheet]
SOLD OUT 2006 K Syrah “Wells” – Walla Walla Valley $200 (magnums only)
97pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate “There were only 35 cases of magnums and Mr. Smith had not decided whether to sell them or drink them himself. The wine was made with 100% stems which no doubt contributes to its kinky, leafy, herbal, exotic aromas. In the glass more spice, notes of camphor, and densely layered fruit lead to a plush, thoroughly pleasure-bent wine that should continue to deliver the goods for another 10-12 years.”
A true classic from Walla Walla. Only bottled in magnums. Extrememly Limited!
SOLD OUT 2009 K Syrah “The Deal” – Wahluke Slope $40
93pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2008 vintage) “The Deal Sundance Vineyard sports a nose of cured meat, wood smoke, exotic spices, lavender, plum, and blueberry. In the glass it is already complex with layered, savory, ripe fruit and a lengthy, pure finish.”
As always this wine keeps its end of the bargain. Delivering complex fruit and terroir aspects—cured meat, olive, game and earth, and minerality...this is the “real deal.” [download tech sheet]
SOLD OUT 2009 K Syrah “Morrison Lane” – Walla Walla Valley $45
93pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2008 vintage) “The 2008 Morrison Lane gives up an enticing bouquet of sandalwood, spice box, garrigue, game, and blueberry. Intense, sweetly-fruited, and impeccably balanced, this lengthy effort will evolve for 2-3 years and drink well through 2020+.”
Black fruit, dark earth undergrowth, liquid smoke, condensed and saturating with luxurious texture. A true classic from the oldest syrah vineyard in Walla Walla. [download tech sheet]
SOLD OUT 2010 K Viognier – Columbia Valley $25
A beautiful single vineyard wine. Infinitely pure. Tangerine, Asian pear, and a lanolin texture give way to a nerve of minerality shivering down its spine. [download tech sheet]
SOLD OUT 2009 K Syrah “Milbrandt” – Wahluke Slope $30
Low yield, high quality. Think black raspberry, white pepper, Asian spice, cured meat. Pretty on the nose, full on the palate. The best Milbrandt to date. [download tech sheet]
SOLD OUT 2009 “Cougar Hills” Syrah – Walla Walla Valley $45
Cured meat, game, and warm earth. Fresh violets, sea salt, oyster shells. Absolutely Killer!....THE BIG CAT IS BACK! [download tech sheet]
SOLD OUT 2009 K Syrah “Pheasant Vineyard” – Wahluke Slope $35
Part crushed lavender, violets, and gravel pit. Silky smooth. Totally fresh. A remarkable cool climate syrah. [download tech sheet]
SOLD OUT 2009 K “The Boy” – Walla Walla Valley $50
90% Grenache, 10% Syrah. 14 months in neutral oak. Biodynamically farmed. Think Chateauneuf Du Pape. Crushed cranberry, grilled meat, and spice box. Focused finesse. What “Boy”?....this is the man! [download tech sheet]
CHARLES SMITH WINES
NEW RELEASE 2008 “King Coal” Stoneridge Vineyard - Columbia Valley $100
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Syrah
96pts and Editor's Choice Wine Enthusiast "This is the first time a King Coal has been made, all sourced from the Stoneridge Vineyard. It’s a unique and delicious wine, seamless and complex. The flavors are amazingly detailed, with layer upon layer of candied fruit, raisins, Bourbon barrel, Asian spice, ginger, toast and more. The flavors pile on and continue into a seemingly endless finish, resonating into a spicy blend of fruit and Christmas cookies.”
NEW RELEASE 2009 Charles Smith Viognier Stoneridge Vineyard - Columbia Valley $50
93pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate “Light gold in color, it offers up an alluring perfume of banana and other tropical fruits. Creamy-textured, beautifully proportioned, and substantial, Viognier does not get much better than this (and I include Condrieu in that statement).” [download tech sheet]
NEW RELEASE 2008 Charles Smith Cabernet Sauvignon Stoneridge Vineyard - Columbia Valley $60
Over two years in barrel, this wine is full, rich and very complex. Black currant, pencil lead, warm earth permeates the nose as well as the palate of this compelling wine. Pure and uncompromised, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. [download tech sheet]
NEW RELEASE/SOLD OUT 2008 Charles Smith Pinot Noir Evergreen Vineyard - Ancient Lakes $50
Beautiful 26 month barrel aged single vineyard Pinot Noir. Dark in flavor and color, this plush complex wine delivers earth, savory spice with a substantial backbone. First vintage, but certainly not the last.
NEW RELEASE 2010 Charles Smith Wines “Kung Fu Girl” Riesling –Columbia Valley $12
90pts Wine Spectator “Vivid, distinctive and immensely appealing for its juicy Winesap apple, apricot and citrus flavors, finishing with zing to balance the sweetness.”
A long cool awesome vintage. Heightened minerality. White stone fruit, you know, apricot, nectarine, peach also satsuma and lime leaves. This girl is kickass as ever! We love Riesling from Evergreen Vineyard in the Ancient Lakes are of the Columbia Valley AVA. [download tech sheet]
NEW RELEASE 2010 Charles Smith Wines “Eve" Chardonnay - Columbia Valley $12
Beautifully rich yet fresh and tasty. Hints at guava, Bosc pear, Satsuma, spice and minerals. Mouth-filling....just one sip will do the trick!
New Release 2010 Charles Smith Wines “The Velvet Devil” Merlot - Washington State $12
PURE VELVET! Milk chocolate, wild blackberry, baking spice, rose oil...beautifully perfumed Washington in a glass....Velvet Devil? HELL YEAH!
NEW RELEASE 2010 Charles Smith Wines “Boom Boom!” Syrah – Washington State $15
Another BIG black cherry fruit bomb that explodes with flavor. Super dense dark purple. Intense yet plush texture...this wine is THE BOMB! [download tech sheet]
New Release 2009 Charles Smith Wines “Chateau Smith” Cabernet Sauvignon - Columbia Valley $20
91pts Wine Spectator“Supple and inviting, with complex fl¬avors of dark berries and plum shaded with hints of bacon and star anise. The finish rolls along unimpeded by the polished tannins.”
Savory and supple. Flavors of cassis, dark berries and pipe tobacco coat the palate for a long and satisfying finish.....Not French - 'MERICAN!
NEW RELEASE/SOLD OUT 2008 Charles Smith Wines “Royal City” Syrah Stoneridge Vineyard – Columbia Valley $140
99pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate “Displays a soaring perfume of sandalwood, garrigue, lavender, smoke, bacon, game, blueberry, and black raspberry. Super-concentrated, it deftly marries power and elegance in a seamless wine that should see its 20th birthday in peak form.”
98pts Wine Enthusiast “An Amaro-like mix of bitters and herbs; this is exceptionally dense and dark. The fruit is a grace note; the big flavors come from herb, earth, rock, barrel and more. Licorice, baking spices, smoke, black cherry, Bourbon barrel, and on it goes. Huge and dense and seemingly endless.”
96pts “Hot Wines” Wine Spectator “Savory, with layers and layers of flavor on a deftly balanced frame. The velvety style emphasizes black olive, green olive and roasted meat flavors around a subterranean core of blackberry, tar and spice. The finish rolls along unimpeded by polished tannins. Drink now through 2018.”
One ton to the acre. Every year this wine seems to get better. With more depth than the ’06 and even more luxurious than the ’07, the ’08 Royal City may be the very best to date. Layer upon layer of earth, cool stone, and tobacco. Faint Asian five spice, harmonic and intensely complex. Hard to determine where this wine ends and begins.
Previous Vintages
K Vintners
(Sold Out)
2009 K Viognier – Columbia Valley
91 pts Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate; 93pts, Wine Enthusiast. Another deliciously refreshing vintage. Acacia and tobacco blossom, stone fruits and a hint of baking spice, all wrapped up in a mouth-watering box with a big bright bow on top. What do we have here folks? Yet another winner winner chicken dinner! [download tech sheet]
2008 K Syrah “Phil Lane” – Walla Walla Valley
95pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate “The 2008 Syrah Phil Lane is more structured and has greater aging potential than the preceding wines. It merits 3-4 years of additional cellaring and will drink well through 2023 if not longer.”
94pts Wine Spectator “Velvety, plush and generous with its sassafras-accented blackberry, fresh currant and black olive flavors, coursing smoothly into the long vivid finish. This has the poise and intensity to last. Best from 2013 through 2018.”
Huge violet, boysenberry, lavender, campfire, smoked meat, cold stone. This wine oozes flavor proving that big things DO come in small packages.[download tech sheet]
2008 K “El Jefe” En Chamberlin Vineyard – Walla Walla Valley
95pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate “Earthy minerals, black cherries, tapenade, truffle, violets, and blackberry set the stage for a loaded, complex, powerful offering that offers a drinking window extending from 2014 to 2020+.”
91pts Wine Spectator “Ripe and dark, with smoky plum and black olive flavors on a polished frame, lingering gently after the muscular start. Offers depth and persistence. Drink now through 2014.”
91pts Wine Enthusiast “The En Chamberlin Vineyard predictably shows a generous dose of the Cayuse funk, along with solid and deep flavors of earth, stem, herb and wild brambly fruits. It all comes together in a tight and spicy wine with more funk than Spanish character. Unique and precise, with lingering flavors.”
Fly to Spain. Muddle together black leather, fire roasted tomato, bull's blood, ancient spice and the sweat of one talented matador. Strain into glass.....on second thought, save the trip and the mess: just drink the El Jefe at home. [download tech sheet]
2008 K “Roma” En Chamberlin Vineyard – Walla Walla Valley
96pts Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate “Dense, rich, plush, and well-balanced, this already complex wine will also evolve for another 3-4 years and drink well through 2025.”
95pts Wine Spectator “Polished, supple and silky in texture, with a distinctive black olive note coursing through the ripe plum, currant and crushed stone flavors, mingling effectively on the persistent finish. Shows stature, depth and finesse to go with its powerful Cabernet and Syrah. Drink now through 2018.”
94pts Wine Enthusiast “A similar blend to the Ovide, the fruit is more forward here, with pretty blackberry and black cherry flavors, and a dark and forceful streak of iron and charcoal and licorice. A light lavender note adds interest.”
Feminine yet firm. This complex and silky elixir has earth, spice, fruit and style with a long lingering finish. Absolutely gorgeous, just like my mother, Roma Jean. [download tech sheet]
2008 K “Ovide” En Cerise Vineyard – Walla Walla Valley
95pts and “Cellar Selection” Wine Enthusiast “Sourced from another of the Cayuse vineyards, this is two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and one-third Syrah—a proven blend in Walla Walla. There is a potently aromatic herbal quality to the perfectly ripened fruit that marries black cherry and earthy tannins to the herbs. A big wine, with dried leaf character dominating the tannins. Good length, in an Italian style, with a good decade of life ahead.”
94pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate “Toasty oak, violets, Asian spices, and assorted black and blue fruits lead to a full-flavored, complex, plush wine that will continue to blossom for several more years.”
94pts Wine Spectator “Rich and generous, with a strong mineral element adding depth to the sherry, cinnamon and dark berry flavors. This has floral and wet earth overtones that make the finish complex, with depth and impressive length. Drink now through 2018.”
Soft violet and lavender on the nose. Black cherry, black olive, sweet pipe tobacco, earthy and brooding with a big finish….a taste of crushed velvet, for my father, Robert Ovide. [download tech sheet]
2008 K “The Creator” – Washington State
(64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Syrah)
95pts & Editors' Choice Wine Enthusiast “Edgy and tight, with sharply defined corners--herbalo, with a leafy/stemmy note, well integrated into wild, brambly berry fruits. The 50% new oak is virtually invisible at this point; it fills out the mouthfeel but does not show specifically.”
94pts Wine Spectator “Muscular and powerful, brimming with ripe currant, blackberry, blueberry and meat flavors, yet graceful enough to do a pirouette as it spins into the finish. Lingers effortlessly as the flavors keep blasting away against polished tannins. Needs time only to tame the ebullience. Best from 2014 through 2010.”
94pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate “A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah in which the latter component dominates the nose. Ripe, spicy, and well balanced, this structured wine will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring and drink well through 2023.”
The most powerful Creator to date. Black and red currant, game, iron, tobacco, cedar, anise, dried herb. Truly the iron fist in the velvet glove. [download tech sheet]
2008 K Syrah “Morrison Lane” – Walla Walla Valley
95pts and “Hot Wines” Wine Spectator “Supple in texture, with a beguiling purity to the black currant, plum and savory spice flavors, offering hints of coffee and molasses as the finish lingers. This has poise and tremendous presence. Drink now through 2020.”
93pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate “The 2008 Morrison Lane gives up an enticing bouquet of sandalwood, spice box, garrigue, game, and blueberry. Intense, sweetly-fruited, and impeccably balanced, this lengthy effort will evolve for 2-3 years and drink well through 2020+.”
93pts Wine Enthusiast “With its excellent concentration of pure fruit power, this is like taking your mouth through a 100 yard dash of raspberry, blueberry and black cherry fruit, right down the heart of the throat. Along the way you find a tight wrapping of rock and espresso, but it’s the snappy, sappy fruit that really shines here. Great length.”
Black fruit, dark earth undergrowth, liquid smoke, condensed and saturating with luxurious texture. This is the best Morrison Lane yet. A true classic from the oldest syrah vineyard in Walla Walla. [download tech sheet]
2008 K “Guido” – Walla Walla Valley
100% Sangiovese. Only two 500 liter barrels of this single vineyard beauty. From “the rocks” and farmed by Jack, this wine shows tobacco, tiny Italian cherries, leather, and anise. With tannins a plenty this wine is sure to please. Capeche! [download tech sheet]
2008 K Syrah “Pheasant” – Wahluke Slope
93pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate “The nose is more brooding and on the palate the wine is more structured. There is plenty of ripe savory fruit and enough fine-grained tannin to support 2-3 years of cellaring. Drink it through 2020.”
93pts and “Editors' Choice” Wine Enthusiast “First you smell chocolate, then it quickly shows a piercing minerality, with tart boysenberry and pomegranate fruit. Dense without being heavy, it has compact layering that shows especially in the aromatics. A subtle, refined, elegant wine that does not feel at all like its 15% alcohol.”
No lame duck here! Purple and red licorice whips, crushed minerals with a full and deliberate tactile mouthfeel and a fresh, fine finish. One sip…..bye, bye birdy. [download tech sheet]
2008 K Syrah “Northridge” – Wahluke Slope
93pts Wine Spectator “Polished, generous and appealing for its gorgeous raspberry, blueberry and Santa Rosa plum fruit, nicely tinged with espresso and creme fraiche notes, gaining tempo on the racy finish. Drink now through 2016.”
91pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate “The 2008 Syrah Northridge lacks the density and depth of the preceding wines, but is still a first-class effort.”
Dense and dark, with aromas of black raspberries and forest floor. Notes of mountain huckleberry, soft wood, sweet tobacco and kirsch. An elegant and seamless finish leaves you satisfied, yet still wanting more. [download tech sheet]
2008 K “Milbrandt” – Columbia Valley
93pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate “The 2008 Syrah Milbrandt Vineyard was made with 40% whole clusters. Smoked meat, game, lavender, and blueberry aromas titillate the nose leading to an already complex, smooth-textured, succulent wine that will deliver pleasure now through 2018.”
92pts, #28 Top 100 Wines of 2010, Seattle Metropolitan “This wine which comes from Sundance and Pheasant sites at Milbrandt Vineyards, offers an outrageously high quality-to-price ratio for a Washington Syrah.”
90pts Wine Enthusiast “The Milbrandt bottling is fruit cropped a little higher, and macerated with fewer stems for a shorter time. It is a fine introduction to the K Vintners style; showing good density in a moderately ripe format. The fruit is brambly and tart, with some earth and stem flavors, good balance, and a hint of the grape’s gamy aspect."
Our most intense, elegant and finesseful vintage to date. Classic K, dialed up a notch, with notes of smoked meat, cracked pepper, red raspberries and violets. So luscious, so tasty, and an unbelievable value. Get it while it’s hot! [download tech sheet]
2008 K Syrah “Clifton”– Wahluke Slope
93pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate “The 2008 Syrah Clifton Vineyard serves up an aromatic array of wild berries, smoked meat, game, and a hint of garrigue. In the glass it reveals greater density than the first two offerings as well as rich flavors, a plush palate feel, and a lengthy, pure finish.”
92pts Wine Spectator “Polished, focused and refined, offering a supple mouthfeel of blackberry, green olive, sage and smoke flavors, mingling effectively as the finish sails on against well-buffed tannins. Drink now through 2016.”
From an ancient vineyard, this has intense minerality, big, ripe dense bramble-fruit flavors and a massive, long finish. [download tech sheet]
2008 K “The Boy” – Walla Walla Valley
93pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate “Ripe cherries and earthy minerals lead to a savory, ripe, southern Rhone-like offering that will provide pleasure for a decade.”
92pts Wine Spectator “On the lighter side, but dense with tar, black olive and rose scents around a core of dark berry and cherry fruit, smoothing out nicely on the extensive finish. Drink now through 2015.”
90pts Wine Enthusiast “Very floral, with lovely scents of lily and spice. It’s all fruit, with no new wood, and some whole cluster flavors of bark and stem. All nicely integrated and subtle, adding texture and detail. There is a streak of balsamic, and tart berry fruit flavors with a powerful, peppery, earthy component from the vineyard.”
This Boy’s a wild one: ripe black currant and blackberry, cigarbox and dried game meats. [download tech sheet]
2008 K Syrah “Motor City Kitty” – Washington State
24 months barrel aged. MCK is the chameleon of K. Beautifully compelling floral notes intertwined with game and earth. This Motor City Kitty rocks! [download tech sheet]
2008 K Syrah Rosé – Walla Walla Valley
Que syrah, syrah…whatever a rosé should be, it is. From estate vineyard Phil Lane...bright, bursting with red berries and raspberries. THE summer refresher at K.
2008 K Viognier – Columbia Valley
Another crazy, perfect vintage. Classic Viognier with mind blowing aromas–stone fruit, jasmine blossoms, wet stone. This wine offers great balance and minerals…an absolute, sheer delight. Yet another winner-winner chicken dinner! [download tech sheet]
2007 K Syrah “Motor City Kitty” – Washington State
Huge, ROCKSTAR LOUD, liquid pleasure…Here Kitty, Kitty…. [download tech sheet]
2007 K “Guido” – Walla Walla Valley
Savory and mouth-filling, bittersweet black cherry, rustic Tuscan herbs and roasted meat. [download tech sheet]
2007 K Syrah “Clifton” – Wahluke Slope
Sun-drenched ripe boysenberry, black pepper, fennel and mouth coating finish. [download tech sheet]
2007 K Syrah “Northridge” – Wahluke Slope
93 pts Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate “This wine sports a brooding bouquet of balsam wood, smoke, Asian spices, lavender, and blueberry; on the palate it is smooth-textured, elegant, ripe, and lengthy....” [download tech sheet]
2007 K Syrah “Pheasant Vineyard” – Wahluke Slope
91 pts Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate “Displays an aromatic array of earth notes, smoked meat, leather, and plum. Mouth-filling and chewy on the palate...” [download tech sheet]
2007 K Syrah “The Deal” Sundance Vineyard – Wahluke Slope
94 pts Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate “A large step up. It delivers more aromatically and on the palate; bacon, game, lavender, incense, and blueberry scents jump from the glass. Velvety on the palate with notes, and impeccable balance, this pleasure-bent Syrah can be enjoyed now and over the next 8 years.” [download tech sheet]
2007 K “The Boy” – Wahluke Slope
93 pts Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate “A blend of 90% grenache (from Cayuse) and 10% syrah, co-fermented. It sends up a sexy aromatic array of wild berry aromas, earth notes, herbs, incense, lavender, black cherry, and plum. On the palate it is full-bodied, savory, and layered, with a sense of elegance.” [download tech sheet]
2007 K Syrah “Morrison Lane” – Walla Walla Valley
93 pts Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate “This wine exhibits an alluring perfume of meat, bacon, game, incense, lavender, and blueberry. Easy-going and succulent, it is the most elegant of the Syrah offerings.” [download tech sheet]
2007 K “The Creator” – Walla Walla Valley
95 pts Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate “Made of 60% Cabernet from the Cayuse Callioux Vineyard and 40% Syrah from Morrison Lane Vineyard. A bit reticent aromatically, it gives up aromas of smoke, Asian spices, incense, mineral, black currant and blueberry. Structured, spicy, and full-flavored on the palate, this length effort will develop for another 4-5 years and provide prime drinking from 2013 to 2027.”[download tech sheet]
2007 K “El Jefe” En Chamberlin – Walla Walla Valley
95 pts Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (75% Tempranillo, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon) “Aromas of smoke, espresso, mineral, licorice, and blackberry lead to a dense, concentrated, impeccably balanced wine that should continue evolving for another 4-6 years and offer a drinking window extending from 2014 to 2027.” [download tech sheet]
2007 K “Roma” En Chamberlin – Walla Walla Valley
95 pts Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Syrah) “It exhibits a nose of cedar, spice box, violets, black currant and blueberry. Smooth-textured, layered, and sweetly-fruited, it has outstanding depth and richness with a sense of restraint. Give it 2-3 years and drink it through 2022.” [download tech sheet]
2007 K “Ovide” En Cerise – Walla Walla Valley
93 pts Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Syrah) “Meaty, gamey, and kinky on the nose, on the palate it is medium to full-bodies with an easy-going personality. This friendly effort is loaded with fruit, Asian spices, and herbs leading to a lengthy, pure finish. Give it 2-3 years to fill out although it can be enjoyed now.” [download tech sheet]
2007 K Syrah “Phil Lane” Walla Walla Valley
96 pts Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate “Deep purple-colored, it surrenders a captivating nose of pain grille, mineral, truffle underbrush, and blueberry. Dense, savory, and mouth-coating on the palate, it is already showing signs of complexity. Give it another 2-3 years of cellaring.” [download tech sheet]
2007 K Syrah “Milbrandt” – Wahluke Slope
As the day is long…a never ending finish of spices, fresh tobacco, cured meats, and stone. So smooth, so fine. [download tech sheet]
2007 K Viognier – Columbia Valley
Pears and orange blossom in the nose. This fantastic viognier is pure balance and mineral. It's another winner, so winner winner chicken dinner.
2006 K “Guido” – Walla Walla Valley
(80% Sangiovese, 20% Syrah) Bellissimo! Rose petals, cherry blossoms...black cherries, cedar, leather, crème caramel with a hint of anise. It’s like an Italian feast. [download tech sheet]
2006 K “Motor City Kitty”, Stoneridge Vineyard – Columbia Valley
From the vineyard that makes Heart, Skull, and Old Bones. Two years in French Burgundy barrels, hand bottled. This age worthy Syrah is powerful, smooth and dark—garrigue, spice, stone, anise and lilac. [download tech sheet]
2006 K Syrah “The Deal” Sundance Vineyard – Wahluke Slope
Pure, single vineyard syrah from the Wahluke Slope. Foot crushed, basket pressed- rich, tasty, a fine, fine Syrah. [download tech sheet]
2006 K “The Creator” – Walla Walla Valley
Pencil lead, spice, pipe tobacco. Rich and pleasurable. Complex as hell. With a pure soul. Whether you’re going to Heaven or Hell, The Creator cannot be missed! [download tech sheet]
2006 K Syrah “Morrison Lane” – Walla Walla Valley
Every time I taste this I want to give the Morrison’s a hug for growing this wine. It’s BLACK! Black fruit, black earth. A super deep Syrah. The best Morrison Lane ever. I mean it! [download tech sheet]
2006 “El Jefe” En Chamberlin – Walla Walla Valley
(75% Tempranillo, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon)
Complex spice, earth and bloody character. Perhaps the best yet? Actually it is the best yet! [download tech sheet]
2006 “Roma” En Chamberlin – Walla Walla Valley
(62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Syrah)
Dark brooding flavor. Two varietals, one vineyard. One wine. For Roma, my mom. [download tech sheet]
2006 “Ovide” En Chamberlin – Walla Walla Valley
(67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Syrah)
Firm and rich. Black olive, sweet tobacco, dried herbs. Long on the palate. Long on pleasure. This wine is awesome! For my dad. [download tech sheet]
2006 K Syrah “Phil Lane” – Walla Walla Valley
This wine smells of violets and Lavender. In the mouth it is so opulent, but so feminine. Roasted meat, game, and cool stone. Named for a man but also made for women. [download tech sheet]
2006 K Syrah “Cougar Hills” – Walla Walla Valley
The last vintage of this K favorite. Small batch, Walla Walla Valley Syrah at its best: black olives, sea salt, and smooth, smooth goodness. Don't miss this wine. [download tech sheet]
2006 K “The Boy” – Walla Walla Valley
(94% Grenache, 6% Syrah)
Each year the Grenache gets deeper & deeper. You smell the earth, the rocks, the sunshine and the wind. This is a vineyard in the bottle.
2006 K Syrah “Pheasant” – Wahluke Slope
A first time caller, this deep-earth, gamy Syrah also shows beautiful finesse and is beautiful to drink.
2006 K Syrah “Milbrandt” – Wahluke Slope
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways, ten to be exact: 1. Smoke 2. Soy sauce 3. Cured black olives 4. Black pepper 5. White pepper 6. Black raspberries 7. Red raspberries 8. Stone 9. Dried meat 10. Violets [download tech sheet]
2006 K Viognier – Columbia Valley
Pears and orange blossom in the nose. This fantastic voignier is pure balance and mineral. It’s another winner, so winner winner chicken dinner.
2005 K Syrah “The Beautiful” – Walla Walla Valley
I have only produced "The Beautiful" once before. This wine is so gorgeous it is pure crushed velvet.
2005 K Syrah “Wells” – Walla Walla Valley
This rare Syrah is grown in rocky soil at 1500ft up the south fork of Walla Walla River. There is only 1/2 acre planted and only 2 barrels produced. It is truly an outstanding wine. Spice, game and earth.
2005 K “The Boy” – Walla Walla Valley
(Grenache 88%, Syrah 12%)
Each year the Grenache gets deeper & deeper. You smell the earth, the rocks, the sunshine and the wind. This is a vineyard in the bottle.
2005 K Syrah “Cougar Hills” – Walla Walla Valley
Black olive, star anise, oyster shell, sea salt. This wine is just f**king excellent!
2005 K Syrah “Milbrandt” – Wahluke Slope
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways, ten to be exact: 1. Smoke 2. Soy sauce 3. Cured black olives 4. Black pepper 5. White pepper 6. Black raspberries 7. Red raspberries 8. Stone 9. Dried meat 10. Violets
2005 K Syrah “The Deal” Sundance Vineyard – Wahluke Slope
A deal is a Deal. The first vintage of this low-yield single vineyard Syrah. Rich, earthy and smooth. I put my passion into this wine and I made a promise, I kept The Deal! Only 6 barrels.
2005 K “El Jefe” En Chamberlin Vineyard – Walla Walla Valley
(Tempranillo 75%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%)
I love this wine! It reminds me of Ernest Hemingway’s bullfighting epic “The Sun Also Rises”. It is sun drenched, earthy and bloody. One sip and you’re off to Spain!
2005 K “The Creator” – Walla Walla Valley
(60% Cabernet Sauvignon En Cerise, 40% Syrah Morrison Lane)
The Creator has returned. Wow! This is one complex wine. Black olive tapenade, dried herbs, earth, and spice. Powerful and almighty. Hail The Creator!
2005 K Syrah “Morrison Lane” – Walla Walla Valley
Do you like Syrah? Forget that, You're going to love this one! Born in the vineyard and captured in the bottle. Dark earth, game, undergrowth saturating flavor and Wild Syrah character. This is a killer Syrah.
2005 K Syrah “Phil Lane” – Walla Walla Valley
Two small blocks of vines that border the winery here at K produce this miniscule batch of syrah. It is aromatic, lavender, violet and super satisfying to drink.
2005 K “Roma” En Chamberlin Vineyard – Walla Walla Valley
(Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Syrah 25%)
For my mother. A very luxurious wine. So lavish on the palate it defies description. So that is that.
2005 K “Ovide” En Cerise Vineyard – Walla Walla Valley
(Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Syrah 25%)
For my father. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this single vineyard blend is all about graphite, pencil shavings and gravel!
2005 K Syrah “Motor City Kitty” – Washington State
Rock and Roll in a glass. Loud and powerful. THIS WINE ROCKS!
2005 K “Guido” – Walla Walla Valley
(86% Sangiovese, 14% Syrah)
PURE! Anise, tiny Italian cherries, tobacco, cedar, the list goes on and on. True Sangiovese character. Pure pleasure! Super Tuscan, Brunello? I didn't say it, will you?
2004 K “El Jefe” En Chamberlin Vineyard – Walla Walla Valley
(Tempranillo 75%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%)
The richest, bloodiest, and earthiest to date. You may find it so compelling you’ll need a nose doctor to remove your beak from the glass.
2004 K “Roma” En Chamberlin Vineyard – Walla Walla Valley
(Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Syrah 25%)
Once again a lovely deep wine. Reminiscent of violet and just rich Cabernet fruit. Beautiful wine named for my mother!
2004 K “Ovide” En Cerise Vineyard – Walla Walla Valley
(Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Syrah 35%)
The wine for my father reminds me of Graves in Bordeaux, from a ripe vintage. It is minerally complex with aromas of fine cured tobacco and pencil shavings. A mans’ man wine but women love it too!
2004 K Syrah “Motor City Kitty” – Washington State
This wine gives me CAT SCRATCH FEVER. It is liquid mineral and juicy, juicy. A two year barrel aged and hand bottled syrah, released every year at this holiday time. Get it now while the cat is out of the bag!
2004 K Syrah “Milbrandt” – Wahluke Slope
One sniff and you will want to crawl in the glass and splash around. Ripe, Rich and Fleshy. This wine Rocks!
2004 K Viognier – Columbia Valley
2003 K “The Boy” – Walla Walla Valley
(Grenache 68%, Syrah 18%, Mourvedre 14%)
Combine cranberries, massive doses of sun drenched earth and crushed rocks in Cuisinart, press obliterate, strain into glass, Lift, Drink, Savor!
2003 K “The Creator” – Walla Walla Valley
(Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Syrah 40%)
Aromas and flavors of earth, spice, minerals and pencil shavings is what you will find in this heavenly Walla Walla Valley blend of En Cerise vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Seven Hills vineyard Syrah. This miraculous wine will bring you to your knees singing Sweet Baby Jesus, Hallelujah!
2003 K Syrah “Lucky No. 7” – Walla Walla Valley
Mineral, spice and intense. This Seven Hills vineyard Syrah will kick your ass! Or something like that.
2003 K Syrah “The Hustler” – Walla Walla Valley
“The 2003 Syrah THE HUSTLER was exceptional, it will go quickly”
From Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 4/24/2006
This 32 month barrel aged single vineyard Syrah is named for Jackie Gleason AKA “Minnesota Fats”, a big man light on his feet. The wine will take you to the moon and back with its deep, deep flavor and super suave texture. So grab a bottle, pull the cork, fill your glass and “Away We Go”!
Previous Vintages
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2009 Charles Smith Wines “Kung Fu Girl” Riesling – Columbia Valley
THIS GIRL IS SERIOUS! Aromatic, smooth, vibrant and tasty. Think tangerine, apricot, wet stone, key lime, clove, and nectarine. [download tech sheet]
2009 Charles Smith Wines “Eve” Chardonnay – Columbia Valley
Sinfully tempting… fresh, crisp, the perfume of sweet apple blossoms lures you into The Garden of Eden. Silky, soft, mouth-filling deliciousness… take the first sip! [download tech sheet]
2009 Charles Smith Wines “The Velvet Devil” Merlot - Washington State
PURE VELVET! Milk chocolate, wild blackberry, baking spice, rose oil… beautifully perfumed Washington in a glass… Velvet Devil? HELL YEAH![download tech sheet]
2008 Charles Smith Wines “Eve” Chardonnay – Columbia Valley
Sinfully tempting… fresh, crisp, the perfume of sweet apple blossoms lures you into The Garden of Eden. Silky, soft, mouth-filling deliciousness… take the first sip! [download tech sheet]
2008 Charles Smith Wines “Kung Fu Girl” Riesling – Columbia Valley
THE MOST INTENSE KUNG FU GIRL TO DATE. Delicate aromas of stone fruit, white peach, apricot, Asian pear and white spring blossoms. Long and layered.
THIS GIRL TRULY KICKS ASS!
2008 Charles Smith Wines “The Velvet Devil” Merlot – Washington State
If velvet had a flavor this would be it. Bittersweet chocolate, dark Italian cherries. Sweet rose petals with a firm, satiny finish. Pure Washington Merlot. HELL YEAH! [download tech sheet]
2008 Charles Smith Wines “Boom Boom” Syrah – Washington State
EXPLOSIVE! Everything you want in a syrah....smooth, firm, fresh & dark...it will KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF! [download tech sheet]
2008 Charles Smith Wines “Chateau Smith” Cabernet Sauvignon –Columbia Valley
Super smooth. Cedar, Rainier cherry, dark rose. A Washington Cabernet with a real sense of place. Ultra-balanced…ultra-fine! [download tech sheet]
2007 Charles Smith Wines “Royal City" Syrah Stoneridge Vineyard – Columbia Valley
99 pts Robert Parker
An inky purple/black in color, it deals out aromas of mineral, truffle, espresso, licorice, lavender, incense, and blueberry. Super complex, suave and debonair on the palate, this is a lengthy, concentrated, impeccably balanced, complete Syrah. [download tech sheet]
2007 Charles Smith Wines “Skull" Syrah – Royal Slope Columbia Valley
98 pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate “Also from the Stoneridge Vineyard on the Royal Slope, it was aged in 20% new oak with some stems. It is a more brooding effort with aromas of earth, underbrush, truffle, Asian spices, incense, and blueberry. It is slightly more structured with a bit more density and richness. Give it 6-8 years of additional bottle age and drink 2017 to 2032.”
97pts and "Cellar Selection" Wine Enthusiast “Killer juice. It has it all—focus, depth, detail and power. Spice and herb, punch and power, wrapped into a wine with bright, tight berry fruit and layer upon layer of earth, rock and herb. It surpasses the ability of language to describe it. But it needs time—a lot of time.”
A brooding effort with aromas of earth, underbrush, truffle, Asian spices, incense, and blueberry. [download tech sheet]
2007 Charles Smith Wines “Heart" Syrah – Royal Slope Columbia Valley
98 pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate“Sourced from Stoneridge Vineyard in the Royal Slope, it was aged entirely in neutral oak. Earth, underbrush, truffle, brier, game, bacon, and blueberry aromas lead to loaded, super-rich, unctuous, full-bodied Syrah. Mouth-filling, already complex, and multi-dimension, it has exceptional length and impeccable balance. Give it 3-4 years to become a bit more civilized and enjoy it from 2014 to 2027.”
98pts and “Cellar Selection” Wine Enthusiast “This initially tastes like young fruit, herbal, with a lot of stem and flower flavors, but with some heat at 16% alcohol. Nonetheless it’s delicious, compact, enormously fruity, focused and flat out amazing. A perfect mix of flesh, fruit, earth, and typicity from this unique vineyard.”
Earth, underbrush, truffle, brier, game, bacon, and blueberry aromas lead to loaded, super-rich, uncuous, full-bodied Syrah. Mouthfilling, already complex, and multi-dimension, it has exceptional length and impeccable balance. [download tech sheet]
2007 Charles Smith Wines “Old Bones" Syrah – Royal Slope Columbia Valley
99 pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate“This is composed of 50% Heart and 50% Skull aged in 500 liter new barrels. Savory, rich, layered, and already complex, this exceptionally lengthy mouth-filling, hedonistic Syrah offers just a micrometer of extra flavor interest compared to either Heart or Skull individually. The new oak and a broader palette of flavors to choose among are the most likely contributors.”
96pts Wine Enthusiast “This displays extraordinary fruit flavors, along with a dense, deep minerality. The flavors seamlessly blend berry, rock, graphite, fresh herb, and light barrel notes. But the fruit! Ripe and rich and aggressively full bodied. Berries piled upon earth and rock, and the flavors linger forever.”
Savory, rich, layered, and laready complex, this exceptionally lengthy mouth-filling, hedonistic Syrah. [download tech sheet]
2007 Charles Smith Wines “Kung Fu Girl” Riesling – Columbia Valley
Single vineyard, fragmented basalt, and caliche...classic Riesling, sublime minerality. WHY? BECAUSE, RIESLING AND GIRLS KICK ASS!
2007 Charles Smith Wines “Eve” Chardonnay – Columbia Valley
Sinfully tempting…fresh, crisp, the perfume of sweet apple blossoms lures you into The Garden of Eden. Silky, soft, mouth filling deliciousness…take the first sip!
2007 Charles Smith Wines “Chateau Smith” Cabernet Sauvignon –Columbia Valley
Delicious Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromatics galore—cigar box, pencil lead, cedar and currants with super refined tannins and a long, fine finish. French? No. Chateau Smith? OUI! [download tech sheet]
2007 Charles Smith Wines “The Velvet Devil” Merlot – Washington State
Balanced, rich and explosive. Think red plums, bittersweet cocoa with hints of smoke and cedar. SO SMOOTH, SO NAUGHTY, AND SO VERY, VERY NICE.
Why Velvet Devil? It makes Merlot sound SEXY…because it IS!
2007 Charles Smith Wines “BOOM BOOM!” SYRAH – Washington State
DEEP PURPLE. Complex, rich and explosive. Think blackberry, violets, lavender and earth. So smooth. THIS WINE ROCKS!
2006 Charles Smith Wines “Chateau Smith” Cabernet Sauvignon – Columbia Valley
Not Bordeaux. Pure Washington! Cedar, No2 pencil, tobacco leaf. There is a ribbon of red currant running through the core of the beautiful and complex Cabernet Sauvignon. VIVE LE CHATEAU SMITH!
2006 Charles Smith Wines “Royal City Syrah” Stoneridge Vineyard – Columbia Valley
As reviewed by Paul Gregutt 4/27/09: “100 Point Wine…Rich scents of purple fruit, smoked meat, cedar, lead pencil, moist earth and so on proclaim a wine with genuine gravitas…..the finest syrah I have ever tasted from Washington State, and in fact as good as any young syrah I have ever tasted from anywhere.” [download tech sheet]
2006 “Kung Fu Girl” Riesling – Columbia Valley
Grapes grown in the rocky soils of Evergreen vineyard produce this fantastic single vineyard Riesling. Aromatics - think: Asian pear, white peach and spring flowers. Follow this with a burst of flavor and a long fresh satisfying finish.
Why Kung Fu Girl? Because Riesling and Girls kick ass!
2006 Charles Smith Wines “Holy Cow” Chardonnay – Columbia Valley
SILKY! This Chardonnay grown in rocky soils is pure, complex and fresh. Silky? Yes, very, very SILKY!
2006 Charles Smith Wines “Holy Cow” Merlot – Columbia Valley
PURE MERLOT! Sweet cherry, pipe tobacco, and spice. Cool stone, smooth as velvet, TASTY AS HELL!
2006 Charles Smith Wines “BOOM BOOM!” SYRAH – Washington State
Smokey, racy, mouth filling, will blow you away, BOOM BOOM!
2005 Charles Smith Wines “Heart” Syrah – Royal Slope Columbia Valley
97pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate “These are stunning syrahs that must be tasted to be believed.”
2005 Charles Smith Wines “Skull” Syrah – Royal Slope Columbia Valley
98pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate “...will be at its best from 2017 to 2035.”
2005 Charles Smith Wines “Old Bones” Syrah – Royal Slope Columbia Valley
99pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate “...totally hedonistic. It will be at its best from 2017 to 2035.”