Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
92
/100
Reviews
17
professional
Vintages
1
2014
Other
92/100
Cabernet-Shiraz Blend
NV
Community Reviews
2020
Reviews
91.6
Avg Score
95
Highest
Taster #8367
· Sep 14, 2025
95/100
Olfactorarily rich and complex. Mouthfeel was full, and palate was rich and deep in fruit layers and tertiary qualities. Sad to see my second and last bottle go. What a producer.
2014 vintage
Taster #0840
· Dec 20, 2024
88/100
Seemingly better than the previous bottle. Not sure why, but backend harshness was much more subdued. People who shared the bottle even described the finish as sweet.
2014 vintage
Taster #0840
· Dec 15, 2024
85/100
I appear to be dramatically out of sync with the rest of the CellarTracker wine world on this one. I found it had a very harsh finish that lasted too long. The balance was really off front to back; I think because the Syrah was a bit goofy. On the positive side, there was a lot of plush fruit the mouth entry. Sorry to be so disagreeable, but as they say: "You like what you like, and some you don't."
2014 vintage
Taster #4959
· Sep 19, 2024
95/100
One of the best reds I’ve had in quite some time. Drink. It won’t get any better than this.
2014 vintage
Taster #5392
· Dec 10, 2023
93/100
80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Syrah. Rocks District fruit. Dark red/purple color. Expressive aromas of black cherries and crushed stones. The palate is more plum fruit driven with additional notes of roasted herbs, Earl Grey tea and baking spices. Touch of vanilla on the long velvety finish. Wonderfully balanced. With a bit of aeration, this wine is remarkably refined but still quite muscular. Well crafted.
2014 vintage
Taster #4482
· Sep 12, 2022
93/100
Nose hints at a massive complex wine. Subtle wine tears down the surface of the glass. Big round blend of 80% cabernet sauvignon and 20% syrah. Named for Charles Smith's mother Roma Jean, so you know the effort will be there. This is a soul satisfying wine. Perfect to drink right now. Smooth behemoth that can dance with the finesse of Jackie Gleason, but more muscular.
2014 vintage
Taster #9925
· Feb 14, 2022
92/100
I am not a huge fan of Charles Smith wines, but this one was a very pleasant surprise. Tried a bottle a couple of years ago and didn't like it, but it has developed nicely and I am pleased to have more in the cellar. It is drinking nicely right now.
2014 vintage
Taster #6913
· Dec 17, 2021
89/100
decanted one hour. initial light spice and berry finishes with nice tannins. well balanced, and not as heavy as one would guess given 80% cab 20% syrah. paired nicely with some pasta.
2014 vintage
Taster #1185
· Aug 23, 2020
93/100
Nose is black fruit, black olives, and leather. Blackberry, dark cherry, and plums. Ripe but baked by some big tannins. Long, long finish. 80/20 Cab-Syrah. I think this is the first time I’ve had the K Roma.
2014 vintage
Taster #7170
· Dec 1, 2019
91/100
Drank over two nights with decant. As previous bottle, took a long time to open (over 3 hours). Even after four hours, it felt a bit disjointed. Was better on night two. Still has a lots of time (fruit is not fading).
2014 vintage
Taster #0396
· Sep 7, 2019
Winebar [1 Rosé, 3 Whts, & 8 Reds] from 09/6/19 + 2 Shared, Milton Freewater (Aka: The Rocks) AVA Reds (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA) : 80% C.S. & 20% Syrah (Tablas Creek clone) from a Vyd planted in 2001 with the "big river stone cobble" that would now qualify it for The Rocks AVA of Milton-Freewater; "Yield: 2.4 tons/acre, 100% whole berry fermentation using native yeasts; 41 days on skins; 25% new FR oak puncheons; 40% new barriques; …
2014 vintage
Taster #3559
· Aug 14, 2019
91/100
Very well made, lovely mouthfeel, balance, lively fruit, well done.
2014 vintage
Taster #6090
· Mar 18, 2019
Liked it and buy again
2014 vintage
Taster #7170
· Mar 1, 2019
92/100
No decant. Stored sealed in fridge and drank over three days. Didn't begin to show itself until the last glass on day three, with several hours of air exposure in glass. Long life ahead.
2014 vintage
Taster #1334
· Dec 31, 2018
93/100
Decanted 3 hours and needed it. Massive, brooding beast of a wine. Savory notes follow a fruit-forward attack, with espresso and dark chocolate flavors on the back. Needs time. Drink 2020 - 2030.
2014 vintage
Taster #5974
· Jul 30, 2018
92/100
Silky smooth, tons of fruit, medium finish.
2014 vintage
Taster #3828
· Jul 1, 2018
93/100
A bit of a rush grab, thinking it was Sangiovese (Roma after all) but the Cab/Syrah blend worked out. A lighter Charles but pleasing nonetheless.
2014 vintage
Taster #5026
· Apr 24, 2018
WS Grand Tour in NYC (Marriott Marquis) : Had looked into visiting this winery since we’re headed to WW next week, but the statement of creating wines that are meant to drink now made me reconsider. I will say I was pleasantly surprised by this. There is a nice structure to it that I wasn’t expecting. Good for drinking now as billed, but wonder if it couldn’t last a bit longer.
2014 vintage
Taster #6261
· Mar 22, 2018
93/100
Splash decant. The nose is big, dark and seductive. Dark fruits and licorice. Body is Big and lively, with red fruits, flowers, wet rocks and a little spice. Tart and acidic but there’s so much underlying fruit to balance everything out. Really impressive wine that would probably be even better in a couple more years, but why wait?!
2014 vintage
Taster #5081
· Feb 22, 2018
89/100
Heritage Wine Event at Boulder. Fruit forward with black cherry and black tea. Others liked this much more than I did.
2014 vintage