Smith Madrone
Spring Mountain District Rosé
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California, USA
66% Cab Sauv, 36% Merlot. Made in Saignee method. Bright neon red (thanks Odedi for the descriptor `neon`!) in color, reminiscent of some Roses from Spain (Rioja), Greece, etc. Strawberry, red cherry, rainier cherry, ripe peach, some leafy greenies.
Visited the winery on Sep 3rd 2022 in the morning, greeted by the responsible vineyard guard dog 🐶 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 that’s a story for another time :)
66% Cab Sauv, 36% Merlot. Made in Saignee method. Bright neon red (thanks Odedi for the descriptor `neon`!) in color, reminiscent of some Roses from Spain (Rioja), Greece, etc. Strawberry, red cherry, rainier cherry, ripe peach, some leafy greenies.
Visited the winery on Sep 3rd 2022 in the morning, greeted by the responsible vineyard guard dog 🐶 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 that’s a story for another time :)
Bright neon cherry in color.
On the nose light raspberries, citrus, limes, green apples, light herbs and minerals.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with raspberries, sour cherries, limes, green apples, red grapefruit, spices and white pepper.
Medium plus on the finish with limes and light almonds.
This is a unique Cabernet Franc Rosé from Napa Valley. Feels fresh with some weight on the mouthfeel.
Nicely balanced, crisp and refreshing. Tangy and easy drinking.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with food too.
A blend of 67% Cabernet Franc and 33% Merlot. A tiny production of less than 2,000 bottles.
14.1% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$30.
Bright neon cherry in color.
On the nose light raspberries, citrus, limes, green apples, light herbs and minerals.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with raspberries, sour cherries, limes, green apples, red grapefruit, spices and white pepper.
Medium plus on the finish with limes and light almonds.
This is a unique Cabernet Franc Rosé from Napa Valley. Feels fresh with some weight on the mouthfeel.
Nicely balanced, crisp and refreshing. Tangy and easy drinking.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with food too.
A blend of 67% Cabernet Franc and 33% Merlot. A tiny production of less than 2,000 bottles.
14.1% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$30.