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Our Opinions - Writings

About Riesling and Winemaking

From deciphering different Riesling names and farming buzzwords, to the state of Napa's vineyards, you can see it all here.

Release Letters

January 2007 Letter (PDF Download)

Spring 2006 Release Letter [PDF Download ]

September 2004 Release Letter [ PDF Download]

September 2003 Release Letter

September 2002 Release Letter
The latest winery news and new release information.

September 2001 Release Letter

 

Stuart Smith's Letters to the Editor

Streamside Setback Revision Ordinance/ Stuart Smith Writes To The Napa County Board of Supervisors September 25, 2002

Don't scapegoat valley's farmers Napa Valley Register Friday, September 13, 2002

Forest initiative spurred by fear, not facts Monday, June 17, 2002 Napa Valley Register

Stop farming, eliminate people Wednesday, June 12, 2002 Napa Valley Register [by Charles Smith]

Farmers must be environmentalists Wednesday, June 5, 2002 Napa Valley Register By JOHN STEPHENS [We courteously offer our bandwidth to those with a different view and to whom we respond in our letters above]

County permit system in chaos Friday, April 5, 2002 Napa Valley Register

Farm Bureau out of touch with freedom Friday, October 19, 2001 Napa Valley Register

Harvest Reports

Charles Smith Harvest Reports 2005

Harvest Report August 26, 2002

 

Other Writings

Spring 1996 - Twenty-fifth Anniversary Thoughts
Stu recalls Smith Madrone's evolution.