Community Tasting Notes 11

• goodvitis.com Likes this wine: 92 points

  April 2, 2024 - Tasted blind along with the 2019 and 2021. Much more muted on the nose than [the 2019]. Apricot, peach, not much to pick up on right now. Full bodied, more plush than [the 2019]. The acid is still quite strong, but more integrated and spread out. More sweetness than [the 2019] as well. Just more pleasant all-around.
  
  Flavors are somewhat subdued like the nose, though more discernible. Apricot, peach pie, lime zest, slightly creamy. Stone/white pepper minerality.
  
  With extended air it gets more acidity/citrusy on the finish, which is also where the minerality strengthens and becomes the last note. Developed more sweetness with time, and some melon and orchid.
  
  On day 2 the nose is still muted. The flavor profile is a little sweeter – there’s some honeysuckle on it now – and a little floral and more orange, less stone fruit. The acid picks up throughout the experience, and tops out on the finish. It’s starting to show just a bit of nuttiness.
  
  On day 3 the nose remains muted. Very similar to day 2, maybe a bit softer and rounder and lusher.

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• HornedFrog Likes this wine: 91 points

  March 10, 2024 - Pale yellow in color with fruit one the nose. Lots of green apples and minerality on the palate.

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• jpcart Likes this wine: 90 points

  November 13, 2023 - I get why everyone raves about this Riesling. Good value and great acidity and minerality. Will buy again.

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• The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 93 points

  June 12, 2023 - Retail $35. Under cork. There are few constants in life: death, taxes, and stellar Riesling from Smith-Madrone. This is a perfect example. While it is close to a full five years out, this is actually the current release from the venerable winery. Medium color in the glass with lemon predominate as well as some lemon rind, a bit of wet rock, and a hint of an herbal aspect (basil?). The palate is simply exquisite, great fruit, good weight, fantastic acidity. Whoa. Perhaps a *bit* rounder than previous vintages, but holy cow. 93 Points.
  
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• scummings Likes this wine: 94 points

  May 31, 2023 - Full body. Great flavor. Love it!

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2018
• Type White
• Producer Smith-Madrone
• Varietal Riesling
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Spring Mountain District

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• Pending Delivery 80 (13%)
• In Cellars 409 (68%)
• Consumed 113 (19%)

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