Smith-Madrone Winery

Smith-Madrone Winery Founded in 1971, Smith-Madrone is a family-run, estate-bottled winery in Napa Valley’s Spring Mountain District, dedicated to producing fine wines.

Tours and tastings by appointment only—Tues, Thurs & Sat. See website for details. Must be 21+ to follow

08/30/2026

The 2023 Cabernet Franc is presently more cedary and herbal than the 2022, marked by red raspberries, cherries and hints of red bell pepper. Just medium-bodied, with firm tannins and a drying, dusty finish.

The red wines at Smith-Madrone are not big, broad, fruit-laden valley-floor wines. Ripeness comes quite late at this altitude on Spring Mountain, and some herbal touches are to be expected in both the Cabernet Sauvignon, the winery's largest-production wine, and the Cabernet Franc. The Franc was first planted in 1989. "We like it a lot," said Stu. "It's a fun variety and a good blending variety also. It's our latest pick and retains acidity."

In business for more than 50 years now, Smith-Madrone and the Smith brothers have seen their share of trends come and go in Napa Valley, but their slice of Spring Mountain feels just right as it is, as homespun and authentic as it gets.

~ The Wine Advocate, Joe Czerwinski

Someone’s been checking on the grapes. 🐾 A bear print in the vineyard is a good reminder that we’re farming in someone e...
08/29/2026

Someone’s been checking on the grapes. 🐾 A bear print in the vineyard is a good reminder that we’re farming in someone else’s backyard. The trick to life on Spring Mountain is learning to share it.

We just wish our neighbors weren’t quite so fond of Smith-Madrone grapes. We’d prefer they waited until we’d made the wine, but apparently patience isn’t their strong suit.

And no, this particular grape enthusiast isn’t on the tasting room payroll.

What does a good Cabernet Sauvignon mean to you?For us, each bottle holds a story. Of the terroir, the stubbornness of t...
08/28/2026

What does a good Cabernet Sauvignon mean to you?

For us, each bottle holds a story. Of the terroir, the stubbornness of the farmer to battle the elements, the weather that kept us guessing, and the hands that cared for the vines. Of lessons learned over decades and the patience to let a wine find its own voice.

Our 2022 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon holds all that and more. Up here in the Spring Mountain District, drought and an intense September heat spell tested the vines, and those tending them. The vines held their own. Perhaps they’re just as stubborn as we are.

Today, on Red Wine Day, we’re raising a glass to the mountain we farm, the seasons that shape our wines, and the people who give each bottle another chapter around their table.

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After 55 years of tending this land, the vines become part of you. Each branch reaching for the sky feels like an extens...
08/28/2026

After 55 years of tending this land, the vines become part of you. Each branch reaching for the sky feels like an extension of the hands that care for it.

They hold stories of years gone by. Of the snow that fell, the rain that didn’t, and the hands that have guided them through each season.

Walk these rows long enough, and you’ll find your own story growing here, too.

Spot Smith-Madrone out in the wild? We love seeing your moments paired with our wines. Huge thanks to Autovinography for...
08/26/2026

Spot Smith-Madrone out in the wild? We love seeing your moments paired with our wines. Huge thanks to Autovinography for sharing this one captured down in San Diego, California!

"A quick business trip to San Diego filled with skyline views, historic charm, and a memorable dinner paired with Smith-Madrone Cabernet. Even with a packed schedule, it’s always worth taking a moment to appreciate one of California’s most beautiful cities."

Beautiful Riesling continues to come in off the vine!⁠⁠⁠⁠
08/25/2026

Beautiful Riesling continues to come in off the vine!
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"Perhaps the most versatile wine I've tried in some time. Outstanding." Jeff Kralik from The Drunken Cyclist, recently e...
08/23/2026

"Perhaps the most versatile wine I've tried in some time. Outstanding." Jeff Kralik from The Drunken Cyclist, recently enjoyed our 2025 Rosé and shared his thoughts with us:

"This is the last article about this year's Annual Largest Blind Tasting of American True Rosés in the world. For those that have never done it, tasting 51 rosés blind might sound “fun” but it is actually pretty difficult. First, there are only a dozen or so descriptors for the color pink. Sure, you could get fancy and introduce foreign words or tap into Crayola, Behr Paint, or nail polish color names, but, well, I’ll just say that is not my style.
Smith-Madrone’s 2025 Rosé appeared on a majority of the writers’ lists. Smith-Madrone’s 2025 Rosé was one of my top twelve wines from the tasting.

2025 Smith-Madrone Rosé. 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc. To say this is “fairly dark in color” is akin to claiming the Pope “is fairly Catholic in beliefs,” I wonder, is this a dark rosé or light red? Rich and loaded with fruit on the nose along with tons of jalapeño. Whoa. The palate will challenge even the most open-minded among us: “what is a ‘rosé’?” While I will leave that debate for another time, what is undebatable, at least in my mind, is that this is fabulous, and perhaps the most versatile wine I have tried in some time. Whoa. Outstanding. 95 Points."

Gorgeous views captured during a tasting from one of the best picnic spots in Napa Valley. A huge thank you to Erin Korn...
08/22/2026

Gorgeous views captured during a tasting from one of the best picnic spots in Napa Valley.

A huge thank you to Erin Korn for visiting and for sending such a kind message, along with these beautiful photos from her time on the mountain. It absolutely made our day!

There’s nothing quite like seeing Smith-Madrone through the eyes of the people who come to visit.

A certain someone seems just as impressed as we are with the new concrete pads his dad poured last week! Just look at Tu...
08/21/2026

A certain someone seems just as impressed as we are with the new concrete pads his dad poured last week! Just look at Tucker’s smile.

That said, we’re pretty sure he’s just hopeful that his own personal swimming pool will be built on top of one of them! 😂

"This Napa Riesling from Smith-Madrone is truly sunshine in a bottle! What an incredible complex and textured wine from ...
08/20/2026

"This Napa Riesling from Smith-Madrone is truly sunshine in a bottle! What an incredible complex and textured wine from a region I wouldn’t normally associate with world-class Riesling. An incredible surprise thanks to Garagiste Wine" ~ Brandon Norton

Address

4022 Spring Mountain Road
Saint Helena, CA
94574

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 1pm
Wednesday 9:15am - 3:15pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+17079632283

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