2019 Smith-Madrone Riesling [D94][WE94][JS93]
2019 Smith-Madrone Riesling [D94][WE94][JS93]
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Producer: Smith-Madrone
Region: Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
Varietal: Riesling
Year: 2019
Decanter, 94 Points
"A stellar Riesling from one of the top producers in Napa for this now rare variety. From a high elevation, dry-farmed vines are high on Spring Mountain. This Riesling offers beautiful aromas of white flowers, dried ginger and just the slightest kiss of petrol alongside a note of nectarine skin. The palate is vibrant with tangy lime pith, juicy Meyer lemon pulp and seaspray salinity throughout—a classic."
Wine Enthusiast, 94 Points
"Brightening aromatics carry into abundant flavors of salted lemon, lime zest, and grapefruit pith. A pleasingly textural palate makes this sophisticated Riesling a perfect accompaniment for a range of foods. It is delicious now and will develop beautifully in the bottle. A firm and enticing wine."
James Suckling, 93 Points
"Riesling is quite unusual in Napa Valley, but the Smith brothers make an outstanding version. Preserved lemons, kerosine and orange sherbet on the nose. The palate is focused and minerally, with notes of orange zest and candied kaffir limes carried by a textured, medium body. Very vibrant and fresh. Drink or hold."
Winemaker Notes:
"Aromatically, the wine opens with Meyer lemons, pomelo, orange flowers, and just a dab of mandarin orange hiding shyly behind a rose bush. This is all backed up with a solid dose of minerality. On the palate the wine is racy and beautifully balanced with a backbone of juicy fruit acidity. Wonderfully stylish and delicious and built to last. Drink now, or twenty years from now. Seriously."
Alcohol: 13.3%
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