Description
Crafted on California’s fog-kissed Central Coast, Smith & Hook Cabernet Reserve distills the rugged charisma of Paso Robles and surrounding high-elevation vineyards into a bold, richly layered red. Hand-harvested Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are fermented in stainless steel before resting 10 months in a selection of new and once-filled French oak barrels, allowing fruit purity to intertwine with luxurious barrel spice. In the glass the 750mL bottle pours an inky garnet hue that foreshadows concentrated aromas of blackcurrant, ripe blackberry and mission fig underscored by dark chocolate shavings, lavender and a hint of sweet tobacco.
The first sip delivers an impressive core of cassis and black cherry framed by supple, mouth-coating tannins. Accents of espresso, cedar and vanilla glide across the palate, finishing long with a whisper of graphite minerality that invites another taste. Full-bodied yet impeccably balanced at roughly 14.8% ABV, this Reserve Cabernet is ready to elevate weeknight burgers as effortlessly as it complements grilled rib-eye, herb-crusted lamb or an aged farmhouse cheddar. Cellar confidently for 5–8 years to watch the savory complexity deepen.
Pick up Smith & Hook Cabernet Reserve today at Long Island Wine & Spirit Merchant in Commack, or let us bring the winery to your doorstep with fast local or nationwide shipping to all 50 states. Add a keepsake wine gift box or personalize the bottle with custom engraving for birthdays, anniversaries or corporate gifting. Stock up by the case for added value and be sure there’s always a glass of fine wine waiting in your home.
