2018 Smith-Madrone Vineyards Riesling
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Fermented in stainless steel. RS 7 g/l. 1,611 cases made. Smells of mandarin peel, white flowers and honey. Flavours of Asian pear, mandarin peel and a hint of pomelo have slightly more delicate acidity along with a wet-pavement stoniness. (AY)
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Fermented and aged in stainless steel. Malolactic inhibited. 1,611 cases made. Aromas of wet chalkboard and mandarin pith. Flavours of white flowers and orange pith mix with wet pavement and a touch of winter melon. There's a chalky texture in the finish. (AY)
Scents of petrol, pineapple and lime mark the nose of the 2018 Riesling, which continues a long heritage of Smith-Madrone Rieslings. It's medium-bodied, just off-dry and intense, with ample concentration and a long, crisp finish. In a Napa Valley that has become increasingly focused on Cabernet Sauvignon (and the occasional Chardonnay), it's refreshing to find that these sorts of individual, characterful wines still exist.