Smith-Madrone-Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Stu and Charles Smith have struck gold again atop spring Mountian. 2004 is shaping up to be a great year for Napa Cabernet, with many winemakers very impressed with their offerings. Smith Madrone is no different. All the tell tale signs of this Cabernet are present upon first contact - cassis and cherry aromas with a generous and full bodied supported by firm tannin and well intergrated oak. The wine rounded out a bit more after the bottle was open for an hour and if longer, more pronounced finish was evident. More accessible at an early age than previous vintages, the 2004 Smith Madrone will still age gracefully for a minimum of 10 years, but who really wants to wait that long?