The wine was first invented by Charles Smith, the first winemaker, while eating Thai takeout and watching a fight scene from Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill."
This unique dry Riesling won't overwhelm you on the palate, but will leave you wanting more and more.
This medium-bodied Riesling is beautifully balanced and bursting with eye-opening flavors.
Aromas of white peach and light flowers fill the senses, concluding with a refreshing, dry finish.
Bright citrus flavors and minerals, along with refreshing acidity, take the palate to an exhilarating high.
Perfect for spicy ramen, Thai food and Chinese cuisine.
Vineyards: Evergreen Vineyards Planted by Jerry Milbrandt in 1998, this vineyard sits behind a bluff overlooking the Columbia River in the Ancient Lakes AVA.
Located in a cool area influenced by the Columbia River, the soil consists of nitrogen-poor collapsed shale, gravel silt and caliche (calcium carbonate sedimentary rock) deposited by glacial floods.
This vineyard produces grapes with great minerality, prominent acidity and excellent balance that winemakers all praise.
The 2023 vintage was a fantastic year for high quality Washington State wines.
The year started with cool, rainy weather, but very warm temperatures in May led to earlier flowering than expected.
The harvest ended on schedule and produced some excellent grapes with great concentration.
Charles Smith Wines was founded by our first winemaker, Charles Smith.
He was originally a rock band manager and a small wine shop owner, before starting his own business with 300 cases of wine he made in his own style.
Charles Smith has won numerous awards, including Winery of the Year and Winemaker of the Year, and is now one of Washington's leading winemakers.
Not only his appearance, but also the label design is unforgettable once you see it.
The theme of Charles Smith Wines is “modernist” - wines for people who appreciate modern sensibilities and trends.
Wine to buy today and enjoy today.
You'll be amazed at how high the quality is, just as it looks impressive.
This is a casual wine that represents Washington, allowing you to experience the true character of the grape variety and vineyard.
Label Design: Artistic, iconic and instantly recognisable, the playful label has been acclaimed since the first vintage was released in 2006.
The concept alludes to the flavors and pairings of wine, and the design was done by Charles' longtime friend Ricky Koff.
Raised in Denmark, she worked as design director for the premium line at Levi Strauss before starting her own design house.
"My design style has always been, and will always be, functionality, modernity and simplicity.
It is based on this pure perspective.
Combine that with the soul of rock and roll and raw honesty to create a future icon and cult brand.
" - Ricky Kopf