Smith Vineyard Wines
2014 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes:
Deep garnet color. Bing Cherries, Plums and floral aromas lead to a white pepper and light oak mid-pallet. Velvety tannins and a full bodies mouth feel lead to a smooth finish.
Pairing ideas:
Try with grilled rib-eye with gorgonzola, wild rice with dried currants, or seared duck breast with a plum confit.
Fun Facts:
Harvested: October 19, 2014 at 23.3 brix Fermented: In bins using the time honored tradition of hand punch downs. Aged: French and American Oak barrels for 19 months Blend: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot Bottled: April , 2016 Released: July, 2016 Cases produced: 145 Suggested Retail Price: $27.002012 Estate Merlot, 85 Points, Bronze, California State Fair
Tasting notes:
Fresh huckleberries, mulberries, licorice notes, brambly character and vanilla aromas make for a complex and inviting nose. A sweet entry of many berries and white chocolate finishes long and smooth. Well structured, with soft tannins and food-friendly acidity. Nicely balanced.
Pairing ideas:
Try with pork roast stuffed with dried fruits, pastas, or chicken grilled with prosciutto and figs.
Fun Facts:
Harvested: September 20, 2012 at 23.8 brix Fermented: In bins using the time honored tradition of hand punch downs Aged: French and American Oak barrels for 22 months Blend: 100% Merlot Bottled: June 13, 2014 Cases produced: 156 Released: September, 2015 Suggested Retail Price: $22.00 Awards: Bronze at the California State Fair2016 Estate Chardonnay - Julie's Chardonnay
Tasting notes:
Juicy pear aromas lead to a full-bodied, buttery mouth feel. Bright flavors of pear tart, and tropical aromas carry through to a fresh, clean finish. A well-made chardonnay that stays fresh and agile despite its richness.
Pairing ideas:
Great on its own, terrific with cheeses, or fabulous with salmon-stuffed ravioli in creamy dill sauce.
Fun Facts:
Harvested: September 26, 2016 at 23.4 brix Fermented: Stainless Steel Blend: 100% Chardonnay Bottled: April 11, 2016, Cases: 130 Suggested Retail Price: $21.00 Named after the only daughter of our founder Dr. Wayne Smith, the sister of the original "Three Brothers"...Cheers!2016 Estate Primitivo, SOLD OUT
Tasting notes:
Deep garnet color with bold fruity flavors of fig, blackberry preserves and cloves, with a silky tannins, leading to a smooth finish.
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Fun Facts:
Primitivo is originally of Croatian origin and is said to be the original Zinfandel clone. In 2006, Smith Vineyard purchased cuttings from U.C. Davis and grafted onto 26 year old root stock. Grafted: Spring of 2006 Root Stock: from Bari, Italy Harvested: October 15, 2016 at 24.8 brix Fermented: In bins using the time honored tradition of hand punch downs. Aged: French and American oak barrels for 17 months. Blend: 100% Primitivo, Alcohol Content 14.4% Bottled: April 12, 2016, Cases: 402 cases Released: June, 2016 Suggested Retail Price: $29.002013 Estate Syrah
Tasting notes:
-Garnet color and full bodied with aromas of dried cherries and strawberries leading to a sweet tobacco finish.
Pairing ideas:
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Fun Facts:
- Grafted: Spring of 2006 Root Stock: from Bari, Italy Harvested: October 5, 2013 at 26.1 brix Fermented: In bins using the time honored tradition of hand punch downs. Aged: French and American oak barrels for 17 months. Blend: 96% Primitivo, 4% Syrah Alcohol Content 14.4% Bottled: April 12, 2015, Cases: 116 cases Released: September, 2015 Suggested Retail Price: $24.00Estate Three Brothers V - SOLD OUT
Tasting notes:
A delicious red table wine with aromas of black cherry and plum which lead to a sweet tobacco and smoky finish.
Pairing ideas:
Great on its own, terrific with cheeses, or fabulous with pasta in red sauce.
Fun Facts:
Three Brothers was created to honor the brothers that have worked our vineyard. The original brothers Gary, Ron and Steve. And now the third generation, the sons of Gary and Christina, Kyle, Kevin and Cody. The blend is made from our own Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Primitivo... Enjoy! Blend: 50% Merlot, 30% Primitivo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon Fermented: in bins using the time honored tradition of hand punch-downs. Aged: French and American Oak for 19 months Bottled: April 11, 2016, Cases: 158 cases Released: September 2015 Suggested Retail Price: $26.002016 Christina's Blush - SOLD OUT
Tasting notes:
Light and fruity with aromas of rhubarb and strawberry with bright flavors of cherry leading to a fresh, clean finish.
Pairing ideas:
Great on its own, chilled on a hot summer day. This wine is also terrific with spicy Tai food, or as a dessert wine. It can also be served as a topping on raspberry sorbet.
Fun Facts:
Harvested: September 8, 2016 at 24.9 Brix Fermented: Stainless Steel • .4% Residual Sugar Aged: Stainless Steel for 11 months Blend: 100% Merlot Bottled: April 11, 2016, Cases: 53 cases Retail Price: $19.00 Certified Organic Fruit