Charles Smith Boom Boom Syrah 2013

05 Sunday Apr 2015

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$17, 3 stars, 88 points, syrah, washington

If you have been following the last several posts you will know I went on a California adventure with my son. Apart from the two wineries that we visited, I made sure I was stocked with wine for each evening. I was super excited to find numerous different Charles Smith wines, of which we cannot seem to get on the East Coast. This was actually the second bottle that I opened. The first was a Charles and Charles Merlot, out by the hotel fire pit while my son was making s’mores. I took no notes, just enjoying the moment of father/son time and relishing the fresh evening breeze of the Monterey Peninsula. The Boom Boom is a Syrah from Washington State with pretty purple hues and a nose of candies, plum and oak. Whilst not my favorite profile it appeals to many so I will not let that detract from the score. A gentle entry of plum sorbet and dark cherry with a touch of heat. It’s a very easy drinker with slight tannins and a hint of acidity. This is an everyday drinker that will please many when paired with burgers, beef brisket, even barbecued chicken with a tangy sauce. 88 points from me and therefore 3 stars for this $17 effort. Salut….

The Boom Boom

Charles and Charles Merlot- not reviewed

The fire pit, just at the edge of the golf course

Charles Smith ‘Kung Fu Girl’ Riesling 2011

30 Thursday Jan 2014

Posted by caspernick in Wine reviews

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$10, 5 stars, 89 points, columbia valley, riesling, washington

A cool $10 offering from Washington state that has gotten many accolades. I am drinking it with roast chicken and charred eggplant. It’s working well for me.

A pale yellow/gold in the glass it offers up pear and melon hints on the nose. On the palate, a very delicious and somewhat creamy presentation of green apples, anjou peer and some lemon zest. This is an easy wine to drink, and a good thing it rings in at 11% alcohol because you will want to slurp it all night long. I would say it is off-dry with just a hint of residual sugar that makes it enticing without being cloying. The acidity is marked but not overly sharp. The finish is interesting and long. I am getting a sourness on the back end that makes this a really exciting wine that would pair beautifully with grilled salmon, chicken and perhaps a cheese board. For the price, you need to purchase this wine by the case because I agree with the 89 points that WS gave it and reckon that makes it a 5 star wine. Readily available you will recognize the label right away because it rocks. Salut….