Vintners Art Den Hoed Viognier wine
Charles Smith K Vintners Art Den Hoed Viognier 2023
This Viognier from Washington’s Yakima Valley is rich and medium to full-bodied, offering a delicate floral bouquet with hints of rose and lilac. Aromas of ripe apricot, tart apple, and grapefruit emerge, reflecting the unique high-altitude vineyard, Art Den Hoed, known for its well-drained soils. Charles Smith, a bold and inventive winemaker based in Walla Walla, leads the K Vintners brand, which draws strong inspiration from the Rhône Valley and uses varieties like Syrah and Viognier. This Viognier’s palate is rich and balanced with integrated acidity and a round, smooth texture. Flavors of orange zest, pineapple, lime leaf, and peach mingle with subtle notes of marjoram and almonds, finishing with a mineral touch. It pairs beautifully with roast chicken, salmon, or creamy vegetable curry.
Charles Smith K Vintners Milbrandt Syrah 2020
This robust Syrah from Washington’s Wahluke Slope is a product of Charles Smith’s passion for winemaking and rock music. Fermented in stainless steel to preserve varietal character, then aged in new puncheons, the wine delivers bold notes of cassis, blackberry, and dark cherry, accented with cinnamon, black pepper, licorice, and smoky game. Full-bodied with ripe tannins and firm structure, this Syrah rewards patience and will age gracefully. Decant for an hour before serving to fully reveal its complexity.
Charles Smith K Vintners Ovide 2019
Named after Charles Smith’s father, Ovide is a bold blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah from the Walla Walla Valley’s Jack’s Vineyard. Hand-harvested and fermented with wild yeasts, this full-bodied wine features intense aromas of blackcurrants, dark cherries, and ripe plums, complemented by dried Mediterranean herbs, olives, and tobacco. The palate is luscious with firm tannins and a sturdy structure, promising excellent aging potential over the next decade or more. Decant for an hour before serving.
Charles Smith K Vintners The Boy Grenache 2021
The Boy is a lively Grenache from Washington’s Powerline Estate Vineyard, known for its cool climate and well-draining pebble soils. Fermented with whole clusters and indigenous yeasts, it rests 18 months on lees, resulting in a bold yet smooth wine with aromatic layers of ripe strawberry, red plum, blackberry, and dried flowers. Peppery and herbaceous hints balance the palate’s softness and broad complexity, with velvety tannins and a long, balanced finish. Perfect with roast lamb, no decant needed, but best opened 30 minutes prior.
Charles Smith K Vintners The Cattle King Syrah 2020
The Cattle King is a smoky, full-bodied Syrah from Washington’s Yakima Valley, sourced from the Upland Vineyard in Snipes Valley AVA. This wine offers rich aromas of black cherry, plum jam, sarsaparilla, cured meat, and dried herbs. Dense and brooding, it features sinewy tannins and taut acidity, with flavors of cherry, plum, licorice, spice, herbs, and a touch of menthol. The vineyard’s ancient soils contribute to its complexity. Decant for an hour, and pair with lamb, venison, or smoky barbecued vegetables.
Charles Smith K Vintners The Hidden Syrah 2019
The Hidden Syrah is Charles Smith’s signature varietal, made from grapes grown at Northyard Vineyard on ancient loamy sand soils at high elevation. Hand-harvested and fermented with wild yeasts, this wine spends 20 months aging in 50% new French oak. Intense aromas of black cherry, plum, spice, toasted wood, and black pepper lead to a full-bodied, tannic wine with great depth and power. Ideal with barbecued meats and hearty red dishes. Decant for an hour before serving.