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Charles Smith (K Vintners)

Charles Smith launched K Vintners in Walla Walla, Washington in 2001 after a career managing European rock bands, quickly establishing one of the state's most prolific and critically acclaimed Syrah programs. The winery now operates multiple brands including Charles Smith Wines and K Vintners, each targeting different price tiers. K Vintners is the flagship, dedicated to single-vineyard, variety-focused wines with emphasis on Washington Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The auction portfolio reflects this diversity: the Royal City Syrah—named for the Grand Coulee town and sourced from Wahluke Slope fruit—averages $232 across 10 lots, representing the house's premium tier and the top auction price driver. Stoneridge Vineyard King Coal Cabernet-Syrah ($103 across 19 lots, 2012 peak) and Upland Vineyard Cattle King Syrah ($62 across 22 lots) are the most-traded expressions. Morrison Lane Syrah ($49, 2003 top vintage) reflects the estate's depth in back vintages. Hidden Syrah averages $67 across 12 lots, with a 2020 peak indicating continued current-release collecting. Across 177 lots and an average of $66, K Vintners offers a rare combination of critical acclaim—multiple 95+ Parker and Wine Spectator scores—and accessible pricing.

Royal City Syrah from the Wahluke Slope averages $232 per lot at auction, with single bottles reaching $429—the house's auction maximum and Washington Syrah benchmark.

The estate holds a rare 100-point score from Robert Parker for the Royal City Syrah 2008, a defining achievement for Washington State red wine.

K Vintners operates over 15 single-vineyard wines across Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, and Tempranillo, reflecting Washington's varietal range.

Morrison Lane Syrah reaches back to the 2003 vintage at auction, demonstrating over two decades of auction history for the estate's most established vineyard bottling.

Auction Lots

177

Avg Price / Bottle

$66

Top Vintage

2012

Price Range

$6 – $429

In the Glass

K Vintners' Syrahs span a range from the fresh, peppery, and Northern Rhône-influenced Sundance and Morrison Lane vineyard wines to the massive, concentrated Royal City—black olive, smoked meat, roasted plum, and graphite with substantial but polished tannin. Cabernet-Syrah blends such as King Coal add dark cassis and cedar structure. All wines reflect the intense fruit ripeness of Washington's Columbia Valley while retaining meaningful acidity.

Portfolio

Wine	Colour	Avg Price	Lots Sold	Top Vintage
Upland Vineyard Syrah Cattle King	Red	$62	22	2014
Stoneridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah King Coal	Red	$103	19	2012
Sundance Vineyard Syrah The Deal	Red	$34	19	2016
Milbrandt Syrah	Red	$30	16	2015
Morrison Lane Syrah	Red	$49	15	2003
The Creator Cabernet Syrah	Red	$44	14	2012
Hidden Syrah	Red	$67	12	2020
Royal City Syrah	Red	$232	10	2007
The Boy Grenache	Red	$51	8	2014
Phil Lane Vineyard Syrah Rose	Rose	$73	5	2018
El Jefe Tempranillo	Red	$45	5	2015
The Hidden Syrah	Red	$47	5	2011

Charles Smith (K Vintners) is based in the Washington wine region.

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