Charles Smith Wines - Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2023 (750ml) Beaujolais-Villages

Charles Smith Wines - Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2023 (750ml) Beaujolais-VillagesIt takes an unconventional winemaker to make a totally unexpected dry Riesling. One night, Charles was eating Chinese takeout and watching a fight scene in a notorious martial arts film when he had an idea: a killer white wine made to be paired with Asian food. Just like that, Kung Fu Girl was born. And its been kicking ass and taking names ever since. With its bright aromas of jasmine, apricot, white peach, and honeysuckle, this wine jumps out of the

in the smoky

Dark berry jam and plums and some of that earthy Carneros soil are not only found in the nose but on the palate as well

and a fresh

It's a gorgeous 2022 that should benefit from just a few years in the cellar and evolve gracefully over the following 15+ years

Riddled and disgorged in house

It pleases nearly everyone

as the cépages here is sixty percent tempranillo

Winemaker Kevin Hall has found that fermenting Merlot at a slightly lower temperature than some of our other Bordeaux varieties maintains the lush flavors and structure

and bright with lively acidity

Cherry comes through very clearly in this smooth and dry "Baby Brunello"

ground pepper

the light August rains delayed the intermediate stage of ripening