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Charles Smith Wines Cabernet Sauvignon
Charles Smith Wines · Washington · United States
$14.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 88-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, SIMI Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, is $19.99. If you want to spend less, Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon is $11.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Dark-fruited Washington Cabernet with black cherry, blackberry, graphite, black olive and earthy savory notes.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Cabernet with ripe fruit plus a drier, more savory edge rather than a sweet, jammy profile.
Why buy it
It is the Charles Smith Chateau Smith bottling, not a generic Charles Smith Cabernet, with producer-confirmed Washington State identity and steak-friendly styling.
Best for
Grilled beef, lamb, burgers, charcuterie and drinkers who want a bold red without moving into luxury Cabernet pricing.
Style
Dry, dark-fruited, savory Washington Cabernet Sauvignon with firm structure and a Bordeaux-leaning profile.
Drinks like
Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, everyday Bordeaux-style red blends, savory California Cabernet Sauvignon
Experience level
Easy for Cabernet drinkers, with enough savory detail for shoppers exploring Washington reds.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
charbroiled steak · meat and cheese board · lamb chops with balsamic reduction · burger with mushrooms or grilled onions
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 20 minutes for a softer first glass; optional
- Glassware:
- Bordeaux or other large red wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Current-release drinking; no vintage-specific aging claim
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days, re-corked and kept cool
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Charles Smith Chateau Smith is a dry Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon with black fruit, pencil-lead and forest-floor notes. It is a savory, Bordeaux-leaning Pacific Northwest red built for steak, meat boards and hearty weeknight dinners.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon; exact current-release blend not stated by producer
- Producer
- Charles Smith Wines
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Washington
- Appellation
- Washington State
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Not stated on the current product page
- Vineyard source:
- Washington State; specific vineyards for the current release not stated
- Vessel:
- Not stated for this specific wine
About the winery · Charles Smith Wines ›
Charles Smith Wines was founded by Charles Smith after his time in Europe and a later move into Washington wine. The brand traces its first release to 2001, when Charles Smith produced 330 cases of his debut vintage. Its identity emphasizes Old World-influenced techniques, bold label art and wines made for everyday drinking. The producer states that its reds undergo extended skin maceration and are left on lees after malolactic fermentation to build mouthfeel.
Critic reviews
88/100Wine Enthusiast
“Aromas include black cherries, black olives and loamy soil, with blackberries, anise and a meaty note on the palate.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Charles Smith Wines Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- Charles Smith Wines Cabernet Sauvignon is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Charles Smith Wines Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- Dark-fruited Washington Cabernet with black cherry, blackberry, graphite, black olive and earthy savory notes.
- What food pairs with Charles Smith Wines Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with Charbroiled steak, Meat and cheese board, Lamb chops with balsamic reduction and Burger with mushrooms or grilled onions.
- How should I serve Charles Smith Wines Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 20 minutes for a softer first glass; optional. Glass: Bordeaux or other large red wine glass.
- Is Charles Smith Wines Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $14.99 it carries a verified 88-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Charles Smith Wines Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon is a comparable Cabernet Sauvignon at $11.99. See Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Charles Smith Wines Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle.