New at BSM - Charles Smith Wine Collection
History - Charles Smith is a self-taught wine maker who is not afraid to step outside of the box and make wine the way he sees fit. Members of our Wine Merchants Staff comment that upon visiting with Charles Smith, it quickly becomes evident how passionate he is about making good wine and using bio-dynamic methods. While he has many different varieties to enjoy, we at Brick Street have selected 3 of our favorites to share with you.
Vino - 100% Pinot Grigio - 86 points - Mineral driven. YES. Terroir running through the entire wine. Aromas of fresh cut hay, tangerine, orange blossom, honeysuckle. Echoes again on the long - satisfying finish.
Pairings - grilled seafood, fresh oysters, and keeping it light with pastas with butter & sage.
2013 Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon - 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Malbec, 5 % Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot. Rated at 89 points. If you like cabernet dark & rich, this is your best. Chocolate, dark cherries, tobacco leaf. It continues with and earthiness and a noticeable minerally finish.
Pairings - Beef Bourgignon, lambchops with balsamic reductions.
2013 K Milbrandt Syrah - 100% Syrah. Rated at 90 points. Textbook Syrah and this is it! Think of game, black olives, and crushed stone and a bouquet of fresh flowers thrown in! WOW!
Pairings: Hearty beef stews, pasta bolognese, wood-fired pizzas, and grilled meats.
Stop in and select a bottle for enjoying with your friends and family today!
