2018 Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L
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Tasting Notes
Vibrant aromas of dark fruit, baked cherry and saddle leather underscored by notes of caramel. The palate is full-bodied and rich with flavors of dark berries, vanilla laced with leather, mocha and spice. A round mouthfeel backed with a concentrated tannin structure leads to a complex, long finish.
Black Cherry
Blackberry
Vanilla
Vintage
2018
Appellation
Central Coast
Vineyards
42% San Antonio Valley, 30% Paso Robles, 14% Hames Valley, 9% Arroyo Seco, 5% San Benito County
Aging
14 months, 60% new French oak
Acid
6.3 g/L
pH
3.79
Alcohol %
14.8
91 pts, Editors' Choice - Wine Enthusiast, June 2021
“This red begins with aromas of a black-cherry sundae, complete with caramel, whipped cream and nuts, as well as a bit of coffee. There’s just enough bite to the tannins on the sip to uphold those lush qualities.” - M.K
A mild and uneventful growing season, coupled with cool growing temperatures and overnight fog, ensured even development with little variation throughout vineyard blocks. Early October brought small amounts of rain and had no effect on quality or harvest progress. The result at harvest time was optimum phenolic ripening, producing wines with naturally balanced acidity.
