Washington State Riesling From Charles Smith Of K Vintners
Many of you are familiar Charles Smith, the "rock star" winemaker from K Vintners. He’s had over 30 of his Syrahs rated 90+ by the Wine Advocate with half of them scoring 94 or better and a couple them flirting with perfection.Charles Smith has his own label as well with the idea of making great value wines to drink now that taste like the grape varietal on the label and the region where it comes from. The 2010 Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Riesling does just that.The 2010 Kung Fu Girl Riesling is a vibrant and balanced Riesling from Columbia Valley in Washington State. It is produced in a style with Mosel on its mind. There is good intensity of Riesling fruit, some sweetness yet balanced finishing off dry.The 2010 Kung Fu Girl is the Wine Spectator’s best value Riesling reviewed in 2011. We have it today for 10.98 per bottle with a $1 per bottle shipping on six or more!
Winemaker's Notes:
THIS GIRL IS SERIOUS! Aromatic, smooth, vibrant and tasty. Think tangerine, apricot, wet stone, key lime, clove and nectarine....now stop thinking and start drinking...
Reviews
Wine Spectator 90 Points
Vivid, distinctive and immensely appealing for its juicy Winesap apple, apricot and citrus flavors, finishing with zing to balance the sweetness. Drink now. 64,000 cases made. –HS
