Nine years ago, this California native was managing rock bands in Copenhagen when he made an unusual career shift: "I left my life in Denmark and moved to Walla Walla, Washington, where I knew exactly one person." That was Cayuse Vineyards' Christophe Baron, who had rhapsodized to Smith about the potential of Washington Syrah. Smith taught himself how to make wine by creating miniscule lots of Syrah for his own K brand. Now his wines are some of Washington's most sought after. And Smith's The Magnificant Wine Company wines (House Wine Red and White) and "modernist" Charles Smith WInes (The Velvet Devil Merlot, Kung Fu Girl Riesling and more) are among the best value anywhere. Despite his success, Smith remains a rocker at heart, with the 80mph motorcycle habit to prove it.

 

Click the labels below  and scroll to the bottom of the page to learn more about each of the wines we will be pouring.