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    Smith & Hook Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon - A Home Run!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 22, 2015 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2012-Smith-Hook-Cabernet-Sauvignon
    Another fantastic bottle from Hahn Family Wines.

    93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petite Sirah from Central Coast, California.

    SRP of $25 and available for as low as $16.99. 4,000 cases produced. The wine was aged in 65% new French oak.

    From the winery:

    "The spectacular 2012 vintage produced fruit with incredible intensity throughout the Central Coast. Sourcing grapes from vineyards in San Antonio Valley, Arroyo Seco and Paso Robles, this vintage of Smith & Hook is multilayered and balanced blend from these different regions.

    This wine pairs a vibrant purple color with expressive aromas of blackberries and cassis. Richly textured on the palate, this wine’s robust tannins provide a frame for black cherry flavors and spicy notes of vanilla and cloves.

    The broad mouthfeel and robust flavors are the perfect complement to hearty beef or game dishes or a gourmet bacon cheeseburger.

    14.8% Alcohol"

    Smith & Hook, which is focused solely on producing Cabernet Sauvignon, is an upscale label from one of our favorite wineries, Hahn Family Wines. This is the first wine we've reviewed from Smith & Hook, but we've absolutely loved what we've tasted from Hahn in the past. Wines like theirCalifornia Pinot Noir, which we called a "Brilliant Bargain" and their excellent Central Coast Meritage. Let's see how this upscale Cab measures up, shall we?

    The 2012 Smith & Hook Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon begins with a nicely aromatic nose of plum, black cherry, blackberry and vanilla plus a little spice and caramel. Tasting this smooth and balanced wine reveals rich blackberry jam and spicy plum as well as loads of vanilla and chocolate. This wine is just a pleasure to drink, in fact, it was so good I almost gave it a perfect 10 taste rating. It ends dry with more rich and juicy dark fruit, lingering touches of vanilla, dried herbs and tobacco. A fantastic cheeseburger wine for sure!


    Taste Rating: 9              Cost Rating: 4
    Overall Rating: 7.8

    Higly Recommended


    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Deals, Highly Recommended

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