Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon · California
$15.99
Smith & Hook Red Proprietary red blend
Smith & Hook · California · United States
$15.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A plush California red blend with blackberry, plum, dark cherry, dried herbs, eucalyptus, vanilla and warm spice.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like bold but smooth California red blends, Merlot-based blends, or Cabernet blends with ripe fruit and polished oak.
Why buy it
It delivers a richer Central Coast style with verified professional 92-point reviews for the 2022 release.
Best for
Grilled meats, barbecue, hearty pasta and shoppers who want a full-bodied red that is easy to enjoy without being thin or sharp.
Style
Dry, full-bodied, dark-fruited and oak-seasoned with smooth texture and medium-plus tannin.
Drinks like
California Bordeaux-style red blend, Merlot-based Central Coast blend, Paso Robles-style red blend
Experience level
Approachable for casual red wine drinkers, with enough structure for fans of fuller-bodied California blends.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 20-30 minutes, especially when first opened
- Glassware:
- Bordeaux or universal red wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Ready to drink now; no cellaring required for typical retail purchase
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and kept cool
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Smith & Hook Proprietary Red Wine is a bold, smooth Central Coast red blend led by Merlot with Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. Expect dark plum, blackberry, cherry, dried herb, eucalyptus and warm spice notes with a rich, polished finish.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Proprietary red blend
- Grapes
- Current winery-published release: 65% Merlot, Current winery-published release: 20% Petite Sirah, Current winery-published release: 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, Current winery-published release: 1% Malbec
- Producer
- Smith & Hook
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Central Coast
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.8%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Central Coast fruit from Arroyo Seco, San Antonio Valley and Paso Robles; producer notes Merlot and Petite Sirah from Arroyo Seco, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon from San Antonio Valley, and Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles.
- Vessel:
- Fermented in tank on skins after early-morning harvest and destemming.
About the winery · Smith & Hook ›
Smith & Hook is a Central Coast California brand with roots in vineyards planted on former horse and cattle ranch land near the Pacific shoreline. The winery describes its style as robust, layered and fruit-driven, drawing from warmer Central Coast growing areas. For the Proprietary Red Wine, the producer blends fruit from Arroyo Seco, San Antonio Valley and Paso Robles to build richness, structure and supple tannins.
Critic reviews
92/100Wine Enthusiast
“Aromas of blackberry, fudge, vanilla and charred caramel lead to a rich palate with blackberry compote and chocolate-chip cookie flavors.”
92/100Wine Enthusiast
“A satisfying, widely available blend with roasted blackberry, cocoa, fennel, grilled strawberry, rounded oak, vanilla and cardamom spice.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Smith & Hook Red Proprietary red blend dry or sweet?
- Smith & Hook Red Proprietary red blend is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Smith & Hook Red Proprietary red blend taste like?
- A plush California red blend with blackberry, plum, dark cherry, dried herbs, eucalyptus, vanilla and warm spice.
- What food pairs with Smith & Hook Red Proprietary red blend?
- It pairs well with grilled ribeye or burgers with caramelized onions, smoked brisket or sauced pork ribs, rigatoni with beef ragu and aged cheddar or smoked gouda.
- How should I serve Smith & Hook Red Proprietary red blend?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 20-30 minutes, especially when first opened. Glass: Bordeaux or universal red wine glass.
- Is Smith & Hook Red Proprietary red blend a good value?
- At $15.99 it carries a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Smith & Hook Red Proprietary red blend?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.8% alcohol by volume.