Substance 'Ch' Chardonnay

A purposeful, fruity Chardonnay with ripe apple aromas and a gentle vanilla character; medium-bodied and with a fine texture; juicy and easy to drink on the palate; gentle toasty notes on the finish. As the manager of a rock band, Charles Smith toured Europe in the 1990s and discovered his fascination with wine. Back in Seattle, Washington State, in the far northwest of the USA, he took over a small wine shop and made his first contacts with wine producers in the up-and-coming wine region between the Columbia Valley and the Blue Mountains. In Walla Walla, he met the Frenchman Christophe Baron, who inspired him to produce his first wine. Baron sold him grapes – and with the Syrah from his Cailloux Vineyard, the first K-Vintners wine was born in 1999. The fact that the wines stand out not only because of their eccentric labels is also evidenced by the reviews (Robert Parker, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator). Furthermore, Smith was named "Winemaker of the Year 2009" and was the first to achieve a perfect 100-point score in Washington. Charles Smith's story is a typical American success story: he went to the bank with a full bottle of his own Syrah and a solid business plan, and came out with an empty bottle and a loan. He creates wines that are uncomplicated, youthful, and easy to drink. Wines for every occasion, every day, and every moment.