Growing up just outside of Sacramento, California, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Charles Smith began craving worldly travel at a young age due to his Welsh mother and French father. As soon as he had the chance, Charles decided to move to Denmark. While in Scandinavia, Charles spent the next nine years managing rock bands and concert tours throughout Europe, including the famed Danish duo, The Ravonettes. Wining and dining while on the road became a catalyst for his passion of wine, which ultimately triggered the career he has today.
A self-taught winemaker, Charles is a true artisan and a pioneer in the wine world. In 2008, K Vintners was recognized by Wine and Spirits magazine as one of the "Best New Wineries of the Last Ten Years," and as "Winery of the Year in their annual buying guide. In 2009 Food and Wine magazine awarded Charles "Winemaker of the Year" and in 2010 Seattle Magazine recognized Charles as their "Winemaker of the Year."
JEB DUNNUCK 93+ POINTS - "Another ripe, sexy wine from this estate, the 2018 Syrah Milbrandt has a lifted bouquet of ripe plums, candied violets, chocolate, and gamey, peppery herb nuances. Rich, round, and mouth-filling on the palate, this full-bodied Syrah packs a punch yet stays fresh, balanced, and incredibly drinkable. It will benefit from a year or three in the cellar and drink well for over a decade."
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 92 POINTS - "Charles Smith has been crafting the Syrah Milbrandt for more than 10 years. The 2019 edition was aged in 25% new French oak puncheons for 18 months before bottling. Ripe black tea and blackberry compote aromas combine with shades of creosote. The palate is very lithe with a soft texture. Layers of ripe dark fruits mingle with mineral, smoky undertones and shades of soy sauce."
A self-taught winemaker, Charles is a true artisan and a pioneer in the wine world. In 2008, K Vintners was recognized by Wine and Spirits magazine as one of the "Best New Wineries of the Last Ten Years," and as "Winery of the Year in their annual buying guide. In 2009 Food and Wine magazine awarded Charles "Winemaker of the Year" and in 2010 Seattle Magazine recognized Charles as their "Winemaker of the Year."
JEB DUNNUCK 93+ POINTS - "Another ripe, sexy wine from this estate, the 2018 Syrah Milbrandt has a lifted bouquet of ripe plums, candied violets, chocolate, and gamey, peppery herb nuances. Rich, round, and mouth-filling on the palate, this full-bodied Syrah packs a punch yet stays fresh, balanced, and incredibly drinkable. It will benefit from a year or three in the cellar and drink well for over a decade."
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 92 POINTS - "Charles Smith has been crafting the Syrah Milbrandt for more than 10 years. The 2019 edition was aged in 25% new French oak puncheons for 18 months before bottling. Ripe black tea and blackberry compote aromas combine with shades of creosote. The palate is very lithe with a soft texture. Layers of ripe dark fruits mingle with mineral, smoky undertones and shades of soy sauce."
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