Author: Dirk Chan
Our online feature this week is the 2019 Charles Smith Wine of Substance Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington – Columbia Valley, United States) – $21.99, regularly $26.99.
Charles Smith is the legendary winemaker behind iconic brands like K Vintners, Sixto and Substance and several other brands. The House of Smith is the largest independent and winemaker-owned winery in Washington State area with wines sold in all 50 states and 23 countries worldwide. And it all started a little over 20 years ago, with 330 cases of 1999 K Syrah sold out of the back of Charles’ 1987 Astro van.
Charles Smith, the dynamic, self-taught guru of Washington wines turned from a life as a rock band manager to rock the world of wine. The Wines of Substance Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Goose Ridge, Painted Hills, Badger Mountain, Shaw, Sportsfisher and Coyote vineyards in the Columbia Valley, Washington State area. Loaded with black cassis, cedar, tobacco, dark plum, lead pencil, vanilla and toast in a rich, full-bodied, balanced package. This Cab has been a perennial bestseller at deVines for years. Pair with braised beef short ribs or roast beef for Thanksgiving dinner.