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| Drinking window: Drink between 2009 and 2013 (based on 4 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 122 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by jamesmichaelgardner on 7/29/2012 & rated 92 points: If there was a "happy" category this would be in it. Refreshing, light, med sugar, non syrup finish. Smooth fruits. (12680 views) | | | Tasted by MurphyCellar on 7/7/2012 & rated 91 points: Great depth with nice balance of fruit and acidity. Not too sweet and great complexity for a riesling. (12554 views) | | | Tasted by jeffal66 on 2/11/2012 & rated 91 points: An ongoing favorite and wonderful value. Superb nose. Lean, focused, nearly effervescent. Slightly clipped on the finish but a sharp wine with tremendous appeal. (14103 views) | | | Tasted by JCGuthrie on 2/5/2012 & rated 89 points: Little sweeter than I remembered. Better well chilled. (14004 views) | | | Tasted by Jake112380 on 12/28/2011 & rated 89 points: Lime, honey, and apple flavors and aromas. Bright acidity. Off dry. Not bad. (14819 views) | | | Tasted by saki846 on 12/26/2011: Drank by friends while I only had a sip.
Well received by them but I can't really comment. (4728 views) | | | Tasted by saki846 on 9/8/2011: I'll admit, this was much better than I expected.
I thought this wine would be gimmicky, given the hype about the Charles Smith products, the label, and the low cost. Despite the 'strike against' it based on perception, this was very, very enjoyable.
I don't drink much reisling, and I do figure that this is typical of the varietal, but it seemed to be a cross honey and green apple.
I really enjoyed this wine, particularly for the $12 price point, and expect to buy more.
Probably best enjoyed in the warmer summer months. (6751 views) | | | Tasted by ecola on 8/20/2011 & rated 91 points: I'm not one to drink a wine more than twice, but this is just so easy and delicious. bright acid, citrus flavors, and a dry finish. Love this wine. (6599 views) | | | Tasted by ecola on 7/4/2011 & rated 92 points: Still drinking very well. Lemon-lime, apples, sweet pear. This really seems to have fully come together at this point. More body now than I can remember in previous bottles. Long finish. Eating hot dogs with this, a perfect match. (7688 views) | | | Tasted by ecola on 6/5/2011 & rated 91 points: Was forced to open due to some seepage, about an inch. First time I have seen a screwtop leak. The wine was not harmed at all and crushes it like it always does. Ripping flavors of lemon lime and some tropical fruit. Great acidity from start to finish. Tastes a little sweet on the finish, not from sugar just from great ripe fruit. (8000 views) | | | Tasted by twelch on 5/30/2011 & rated 87 points: Nice qpr and one that we will enjoy by the pool all summer. White fruit, a hint of green apple with a tad bit of sweetness. Could stand a tad bit more acidity to bring up the refreshment factor but overall nice for the price (8298 views) | | | Tasted by williamswhine on 5/7/2011 & rated 89 points: Nice crisp riesling with citrus overtones. Nicely balanced. Not bad for the price-- worth a try. (8275 views) | | | Tasted by Jazelcer on 4/30/2011 & rated 84 points: Good Washington state Riesling from the Charles Smith collection. Slight citrus appeal. Great price. (8740 views) | | | Tasted by Verno33 on 3/27/2011 & rated 96 points: Soooo good!!!!! Great citrus taste and very smooth (9062 views) | | | Tasted by jeffal66 on 2/25/2011 & rated 92 points: I was pleased to find this bottle here in St. Pete. A very impressive $13 bottle of domestic Riesling. Clean, crisp, with nice minerality and a dry edge. Subtle green fruit flavors, light sweetness, nice long finish. Bingo. (9379 views) | | | Tasted by foobarski on 2/24/2011 & rated 90 points: Not as sweet as a lot of Rieslings, and a really nice minerality. (9325 views) | | | Tasted by VanVino on 2/9/2011 & rated 89 points: Balanced. (9623 views) | | | Tasted by mfp on 2/6/2011 & rated 88 points: Great food wine. Balanced sweetness and fruit. Great QPR and every day Riesling. (9900 views) | | | Tasted by Grinner on 1/24/2011 & rated 89 points: Great value, this wine has nice depth of citrus, white fruit, and minerals backed by nice acidity. Excellent w/ jerked shrimp from Margaritaville. (10064 views) | | | Tasted by Billigan on 1/22/2011 & rated 87 points: Right up there with Dr. L in terms of being a super QPR Riesling. Great tension between the zippy acid and citrus fruits. Would pair nicely with a wide variety of food. (10020 views) | | | Tasted by ecola on 1/20/2011 & rated 91 points: Aromas and flavors of lemon-lime with a little apple and other light citrus fruit. Great backbone of stoney minerality. Acidity rips throughout. Great wine worth much more than the cost. (9997 views) | | | Tasted by SacramentoCharlie on 1/11/2011 & rated 88 points: careyd's notes are spot on for me. I really might have guessed this as a Sauv Blanc if tasted blind, especially the longer the bottle was open. (10189 views) | | | Tasted by careyd on 1/5/2011 & rated 87 points: Color: Very pale watery yellow. Nose: Citrus/lemon/grapefruit/mineral and spring flowers. On the palate: Crisp and intense, medium to light bodied but packs an intense citrus and mineral component. I find the minerality mosel-esque which is the first US Riesling I've ever had that did that. There is some RS but also a good amount of alc for a Riesling at 12.5 ABV. Not hot, but it's there. Nice tart midpalate and clean finish. Recommend. (10564 views) | | | Tasted by Rynoh on 1/1/2011 & rated 90 points: Nice balance, subtly sweet, yummy fruit (10536 views) | | | Tasted by Esteban on 12/21/2010 & rated 86 points: Je n'irais pas jusqu'à dire qu'il est "crisp" mais un beau petit riesling avec un certain équilibre. Fait penser à certain riesling d'Alsace assez sec mais rien pour s'en démarquer. Très bon accord avec de la bouffe chinoise. (10301 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Richard Hemming, MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/24/2011)
(Charles Smith, Kung Fu Girl Riesling Columbia Valley White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (4/30/2010)
(Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Riesling Washington State) Very pale lemon yellow. A pleasing nose with a cornucopia of fruit including apple, melon, and pear. As the wine opens up peaches also emerge. On the palate, a lot of fruit, especially lime, while remaining very dry with a puckering zing of acidity. Finish comes up a bit short on an otherwise very enjoyable wine. Needs food to balance out the acidity. 100% Riesling. Evergreen Vineyard. Aged in stainless steel. 1.41% Residual Sugar. 12.5% alcohol. *** points |
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| Charles Smith Producer websiteRiesling Varietal character (Appellation America) | A short history of Riesling (Uncork) | Riesling (wikipedia)USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Washington Washington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this article
Washington Wine
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Wineries
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.
Growers
Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions.
Regions
As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Varieties
Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide.
History & Vintages
Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world.
State Facts
Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies.
Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry.
Vintages
"2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon RimmermanWashingtonRattlesnake Hills |
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