2017 · Boom Boom Syrah

Charles Smith is a Washington producer whose wines are made at Jet City Winery in Seattle, now owned by Constellation Brands. Smith remains active as founder and winemaker alongside Director of Winemaking and Viticulture Brennon Leighton. The team combines commercial distribution with a hands-on approach focused on transparency and low-intervention winemaking. Grapes are sustainably farmed, with native fermentations, minimal sulfite additions, and no synthetic chemicals or adjuncts. Recycled wood is used in public spaces at the winery, reflecting an emphasis on sustainability, although no formal certifications are cited.