In 1980, Nicky and Gaby Hahn bought a horse and cattle ranch in the highlands of Monterey County. The farms, Smith and Hook, were home to grazing livestock for many generations and then have been transformed into premium vineyards. When they bought the property, the first (estate) Montery County Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were harvested for wine.

This Cabernet Sauvignon is Hahn's Estate wine. It is a beautiful and sturdy Cabernet. This Smith & Hook has a bouquet with notes of mocha, coffee, toasted oak, vanilla, blackcurrant and licorice. Expansive flavors and the round, viscous mouthfeel supported by a concentrated tannin structure with a smooth, luscious finish.