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Royal City Syrah – An Instant Classic
To say K Vintners Royal City Syrah made history right from the start – from its inaugural bottling in 2006 – would be an understatement.
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Vineyard Tales: Phil Lane
“Home is where the heart is! This is the first vineyard that I planted, one acre in front and one acre behind my 1868 Walla Walla farmhouse – the original site of K Vintners.” – Charles Smith
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Vineyard Tales: Stoneridge
Picture dusty chunks of cobblestone and gravel in powder soft sand, wiry vines wrenching upwards toward a beating sun while their roots stretch below seeking water.
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Introducing: Vineyard Tales
How did a former rock band manager build a Washington wine empire? Passion, obviously. Passion and lots of hard work. But none of that matters if your juice is junk.
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Golden West: A Promise Kept
Now, there’s no shortage of excellent Pinot Noir on the market. What Golden West brings is, alongside Charles and Brennon’s Old World winemaking sensibilities and Washingtonian sense of place, a new high-end option at an affordable price.
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SIXTO: Resurrection & Realization
What do you do when you discover some old, abandoned Chardonnay vineyards essentially right in your backyard?
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Motor City Kitty
Charles has made – and makes – a ton of wine. Every one of them is the result of a personal journey, a combination of choices and personality that culminates in uniquely delicious ways.
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Wishing You a Merry Smithmas
From his annual 12 Days of Smithmas to lavish dinners and parties, Charles’ excitement for all things holiday really started when he was traveling overseas.
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