Smith Madrone
Cook's Flat Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Rosemary, spearmint, licorice, mint, violet, lavender, red cherry, red currant, raspberry, oak spices - nutmeg, cardamon, fennel, elevated acidity, very smooth high quality elevated tannins, almost full body. Stu and Charlie Smith started this project in 2007 to make the best possible Cab Sauv from their estate fruit. 66% Merlot, 46% CF.
Visited the winery on Sep 3rd 2022 in the morning, greeted by the responsible vineyard guard dog š¶ who turned into the happiest sloppy doggo during our tasting appointment. Charlie Smith just finished picking the estate Cab Sauv fruit that morning started at 6am. And we witnessed fruits coming in and the destemmer churning and read through reflectometer that the Brix sits at 24.5. Charles Smith is a such a personality but thatās a story for another time :)
Rosemary, spearmint, licorice, mint, violet, lavender, red cherry, red currant, raspberry, oak spices - nutmeg, cardamon, fennel, elevated acidity, very smooth high quality elevated tannins, almost full body. Stu and Charlie Smith started this project in 2007 to make the best possible Cab Sauv from their estate fruit. 66% Merlot, 46% CF.
Visited the winery on Sep 3rd 2022 in the morning, greeted by the responsible vineyard guard dog š¶ who turned into the happiest sloppy doggo during our tasting appointment. Charlie Smith just finished picking the estate Cab Sauv fruit that morning started at 6am. And we witnessed fruits coming in and the destemmer churning and read through reflectometer that the Brix sits at 24.5. Charles Smith is a such a personality but thatās a story for another time :)
"I find the wine industry forever changing, and interesting" - Stu Smith (sage and vintner over dinner presenting new Cook's Flat Reserve - 07 at that, bottle no. 749 of 2052)
"I find the wine industry forever changing, and interesting" - Stu Smith (sage and vintner over dinner presenting new Cook's Flat Reserve - 07 at that, bottle no. 749 of 2052)
May 4th, 2013One of the best wines Iāve opened in a long time
One of the best wines Iāve opened in a long time
Jul 25th, 2020Smith-madrone making some fantastic wine!!
Smith-madrone making some fantastic wine!!
Apr 29th, 2017Rich and full of berry flavors, lots of structure. But the estate cab is still the better buy!
Rich and full of berry flavors, lots of structure. But the estate cab is still the better buy!
Jul 30th, 2016