While the name Charles Smith may not mean much to you right now, it feels as though soon enough, the entire wine world will know his name. He was, after all, just named Food and Wine Magazine's 2009 Winemaker of the Year for his wines originating in Columbia Valley, Washington. He started his K Brand wines with a true Washington Syrah, and has ventured into a new brand, Charles Smith Wines, with unique names, and fabulously decorated bottles. What is best about his wines are that they are made to be enjoyed right after purchasing.This week's favorite: 2007 Charles Smith Cabernet Sauvignon
$15-20, online here or here
This wine is a wonderful and true Cabernet Sauvignon. I found that it did not need to "breathe" at all, and was delicious from the first sip! It starts off with really earthy, woody tones, and delicately intermixes licorice and currants. It has a long, smooth finish.
This is the perfect wine to enjoy by itself, or with light appetizers after a long work day. Serve this with warm pita bread and red pepper hummus, or a prosciutto wrapped pears with chunks of blue cheese. But, no matter what you serve with it, the wine will surely be the highlight to your day!
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