Produced by Charles Smith of House of Smith, this is the “next chapter” after the acclaimed Kung Fu Girl. The wine is 100% Riesling from Evergreen Vineyard, planted in 1998 by Jerry Milbrandt, situated along steep cliffs above the Columbia River in the Ancient Lakes AVA. The site’s cooler, river‑influenced climate and soils of fragmented basalt, gravel, silt, and caliche yield fruit with sublime mineral character and vibrant acidity.
The 2024 Blossom Fury Riesling is a standout Washington white — mineral‑rich, aromatic, and elegantly balanced — ideal for those seeking a modern, high‑impact Riesling with both power and finesse. Aroma of peach, apple and cherry blossoms. A seismic eruption of cool stone fruit, subtle lime leaf with a crystallin minerality that races through this beautiful wine. It’s electric!
91 Vinous The 2024 Riesling Charles and Blossom Fury is finessed and perfumed, mixing green melon with savory herbs, lime zest and crushed stone. It is beautifully balanced, with zesty acidity propelling crisp orchard fruit and citrus tones across the palate, as a salty concentration saturates. Inner florals resonate through the close as the 2024 tapers off with a tropical flair yet remains classically dry. The value here is unparalleled.
90 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Matured for 10 months on the lees, the 2024 Riesling Blossom Fury is scented of peach, lychee, fresh bread, green herbs and stony undertones. The light-bodied palate has bright, saline-laced flavors. Its energetic acidity is balanced by 4.2 grams of residual sugar, and it has a long, refreshing finish. It overdelivers for the price!
