“You don’t have to like Charles Smith. You don’t have to like his billboards, his hair or his ego. But you can’t help but appreciate his success… his wines sell, sell, sell.” – Seattle Times

And there’s a reason they sell! They are sooooo gooooood! Holy Bacchus, it’s time to kneel in the presence of THE CREATOR.

The heavyweight Cab blend by K Vintners’ Charles Smith and Brennon Leighton dynamic duo, that is. It reminds us of King Coal - remember the striking skeleton label? Cut off the same cloth!

Except the King Coal is around twice the price, making this – slipping comfortably under $50 – a true bargain.

And it’s a BIG one we tell ya. The press. The flavor. The bottle itself can double as a dumbbell. It’s The Creator, hello? Hailing entirely from the Powerline Estate Vineyard, it’s 73% Cab, spiked with Syrah for the balance. Situated in the heart of Walla Walla Valley, this awe-inspiring site sits at 1,200 feet above sea level with soils and climate that make Napa jealous. The truth is in the bottle…

Sensationally perfumed, with powerful notes of blackberries, graphite, crushed rocks, black pepper, and dark chocolate, it stokes the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, multi-dimensional texture, along with incredible purity of fruit. This beauty has everything – richness, acidity, density, tannins, and length.

During one of his Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate visits Jeb Dunnuck wrote, “One of my favorite tastings during my Washington trip is with Charles Smith and his right-hand man, Brenna Leighton. They have one of the most stacked lineups out there… at the top of the pyramid and are flat-out incredible wines that I wish every reader could taste. As I’ve said in the past, these wines are the real deal!”

Hellz yea Jeb, it sure is the REAL DEAL. All hail The Creator until it disappears into the heavens.

95 Points – Jeb Dunnuck

“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah The Creator is based on 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Syrah. This puppy boasts a ruby/plum hue as well as terrific aromatics of blackcurrants, tobacco, iron, and peppery herbs. It’s medium to full-bodied, has good freshness, ripe tannins, and the straight, focused, elegant yet still concentrated style of the vintage front and center.”