Smith & Hook

GROWING SEASON AND VINEYARDS: The 2018 growing season in Paso Robles was mild and uneventful. Plenty of sunshine, consistently warm, dry days followed by fog and coastal influences and cool temperatures at night ensured even fruit development with little variation throughout vineyard blocks. The fruit for this Reserve is sourced from three distinguished vineyards: Estrella River Ranch, Cass and San Juan North. The well-drained alluvial and sandy loam soils combined with the vineyards’ deep...

Notes: The fruit for this wine comes from four prestigious appellations of the Central Coast: Arroyo Seco for structure and backbone; San Antonio Valley for rich plum and currant flavors; Hames Valley for dark skin color and intense blackberry and spice aromas; and Paso Robles for black cherry notes and seductively round and supple tannins. The result is a spirited, layered and luscious Cabernet Sauvignon. After harvest, we barrel-ferment Smith & Hook in French oak, beautifully melding each...