Charkes Smith Motor City Kitty 2019

98 Points, ‘Washington State Annual Report 2022’ #6 of 600, James Suckling
92 Points, Vinous–Owen Bargreen


Tasting Notes by Winemaker Charles Smith
"A generous display of Syrah. Lavender, white pepper, black plum, grilled meat, cold fireplace ash, Asian five-spice, and seashells. All-encompassing, totally engaging – a seamless delivery of a classic!

Vintage Notes
The 2019 vintage was on the cooler side as it started slow with a later-than-usual bud break and continued to be fairly moderate throughout the year. Some vineyards had issues with an October freeze a bit earlier than usual, but our high-elevation vineyards have great air drainage which allows us to extend the growing season late into October without freeze. This yielded fantastic ripening and some awesome wines with incredible balance and character. Overall, we are excited about the wine produced in 2019, which has brought us more finesse, incredible flavors, and lovely balance.