Charles Smith

Kungfu Girl Washington State Riesling

8.82074 ratings
8.799 pro ratings
Washington, USA
Riesling
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Max Conrad

Zingy lime, coconut, honey and pear aromas. You'd guess it as Riesling from the note of steel on the nose, even though it doesn't have the kerosene. Great acidity, lemon and lime pith in the mouth. Dryer than your typical German kabinett but not quite as dry as an Alsace Riesling. Went well with a mango and tempeh salad.

Zingy lime, coconut, honey and pear aromas. You'd guess it as Riesling from the note of steel on the nose, even though it doesn't have the kerosene. Great acidity, lemon and lime pith in the mouth. Dryer than your typical German kabinett but not quite as dry as an Alsace Riesling. Went well with a mango and tempeh salad.

Feb 17th, 2022
"Odedi"

This is a nice and easy drinking Riesling from Columbia Valley.

Showing citrus, limes, lemons, spices, light diesel and minerals.

Medium bodied with high acidity. Well balanced, crisp and refreshing.

Dry to off dry on the palate with a tangy finish and better when properly chilled.

Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with spicy food.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

This is a nice and easy drinking Riesling from Columbia Valley.

Showing citrus, limes, lemons, spices, light diesel and minerals.

Medium bodied with high acidity. Well balanced, crisp and refreshing.

Dry to off dry on the palate with a tangy finish and better when properly chilled.

Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with spicy food.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

Jul 24th, 2021
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2016

Vintage 2016

Jan 17th, 2020
Taylor Rex Robertson

Perfectly fine semi sweet American Reisling.

Perfectly fine semi sweet American Reisling.

Dec 25th, 2017
Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

7.8

Disappointing. Flat and lifeless. Palate really unfocused...starts off crisp, lean and mineral driven, with honeyed sweetness jumping in knocking everything out of whack. I expected more for the hype.

Disappointing. Flat and lifeless. Palate really unfocused...starts off crisp, lean and mineral driven, with honeyed sweetness jumping in knocking everything out of whack. I expected more for the hype.

Nov 4th, 2017
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

8.7

Peach/nectarine fruit with vivid acidity, vaguely floral on the nose and finishes with decent minerality. Excellent balance.

Peach/nectarine fruit with vivid acidity, vaguely floral on the nose and finishes with decent minerality. Excellent balance.

20 people found it helpfulJul 18th, 2013
John Kemper

The light yellow '12 Charles Smith Riesling 'Kung Fu Girl' blows away the competition for this entry-level price point. Crisp aromatics, with a corresponding flavor profile, of white peach, lemony citrus, lychee and wet stone. Slightly sweet, but with a zippy acidity that keeps it clean and focused. Immensely drinkable!

The light yellow '12 Charles Smith Riesling 'Kung Fu Girl' blows away the competition for this entry-level price point. Crisp aromatics, with a corresponding flavor profile, of white peach, lemony citrus, lychee and wet stone. Slightly sweet, but with a zippy acidity that keeps it clean and focused. Immensely drinkable!

18 people found it helpfulJun 24th, 2014
Richard Lavanture

Nice easy Riesling. Good for not wine drinkers and the wine drinkers can still manage.

Nice easy Riesling. Good for not wine drinkers and the wine drinkers can still manage.

8 people found it helpfulFeb 19th, 2014
Drew Matich

I know this is a rerun (in pilot season, no less), but it's the best $10 wine I know. And a great pairing with chicken and noodles in peanut sauce.

I know this is a rerun (in pilot season, no less), but it's the best $10 wine I know. And a great pairing with chicken and noodles in peanut sauce.

7 people found it helpfulMar 24th, 2014
Paco Suro

Sweet. Light with a tiny bit of weight. By the pool...⛱

Sweet. Light with a tiny bit of weight. By the pool...⛱

3 people found it helpfulApr 6th, 2020