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Charles Smith Wines Kung Fu Riesling

Charles Smith Wines · Washington · United States

89 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$11.99$15.99 save $4.00 (25%)
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Why it’s a great value

Charles Smith Wines Kung Fu Riesling is $11.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $15.99 — a saving of $4.00 (25%). It carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25.

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

Peach, apricot and mandarin with a bright, mineral finish and just enough sweetness to flatter spice.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like Riesling with big fruit, brisk acidity and a slightly playful edge rather than a heavy oaky white.

Why buy it

It is a reliable Washington Riesling for spicy food, takeout and casual dinners at a WineDiscounts.com-friendly price.

Best for

Ramen, Thai or Chinese takeout, fish tacos, blackened fish, and salty snacks.

Style

Light-bodied, aromatic Washington Riesling with peach-citrus fruit, mineral freshness and a dry-to-lightly-sweet balance.

Drinks like

Washington Riesling, off-dry Finger Lakes Riesling, or German Kabinett-style Riesling when you want fruit and acidity with spicy food.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly, but still interesting for Riesling drinkers who enjoy aromatic, high-acid whites.

Flavor notes

Fruitwhite peachmandarin orangeapricotpeach candylime
Floralviolet
Earthminerality
Otherlemon pound cake

Pairs well with

chinese takeout · spicy ramen · sriracha pork tacos · grilled cheese sandwich · blackened catfish

Best occasions

spicy takeout nightcasual weeknight dinnerwhite wine for mixed tastespicnic or patio sippingfood-friendly party bottle

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
45-50°F
Decanting:
No decant needed; serve well chilled.
Glassware:
Standard white wine glass.
Drink or cellar:
Best enjoyed young for its fresh fruit and acidity; no cellar time required.
After opening:
Refrigerate with the closure back on and enjoy within 2-3 days.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Riesling is a bright Washington white with white peach, mandarin orange, apricot and a mineral snap. It is lively, food-friendly and especially comfortable next to spicy takeout, ramen or tacos.

Wine details

Type
white
Varietal
Riesling
Grapes
Riesling
Producer
Charles Smith Wines
Country
United States
Region
Washington
Appellation
Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley
Bottle size
750 Ml

Details last verified September 25, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Charles Smith Wines
Vineyard source:
Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley is stated on the UPC database for an older label and on the Wine.com vintage-specific listing; the current producer page read did not state vineyard details.
Vessel:
Not stated in sources read for this bottling.
About the winery · Charles Smith Wines ›

Charles Smith Wines was founded by Charles Smith, whose background included managing rock bands in Europe before he started making wine in Washington. The winery says Charles released his first 330 cases in 2001 after a Walla Walla road trip led him into winemaking. The brand emphasizes direct, drinkable wines and bold, graphic labels created with artist Rikke Korff. For its white wines, the winery states that it forgoes battonage and fines and filters for stability.

Critic reviews

89/100Wine Enthusiast

“Light and lively, with fast acidity, peach candy and lime-mineral notes.”

Reviewed: Charles Smith 2023 Kung Fu Girl Riesling (2023) — Michael Alberty, 2025-10-01 · source

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Frequently asked questions

Is Charles Smith Wines Kung Fu Riesling dry or sweet?
Charles Smith Wines Kung Fu Riesling is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is light-to-medium bodied.
What does Charles Smith Wines Kung Fu Riesling taste like?
Peach, apricot and mandarin with a bright, mineral finish and just enough sweetness to flatter spice.
What food pairs with Charles Smith Wines Kung Fu Riesling?
It pairs well with Chinese takeout, Spicy ramen, Sriracha pork tacos, Grilled cheese sandwich and Blackened catfish.
How should I serve Charles Smith Wines Kung Fu Riesling?
Serve at 45-50°F. No decant needed; serve well chilled. Glass: Standard white wine glass.
Is Charles Smith Wines Kung Fu Riesling a good value?
Today it is $11.99, $4.00 (25%) below its recorded compare-at price of $15.99. It also holds a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Charles Smith Wines Kung Fu Riesling?
750 ml bottle.