The 2006 release of the Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon unveils with it a brand new package, one which pays homage to the heritage of “Old Monterey” and the unique history of the ‘ranchesturned- vineyards’ which are home to the grapes that produce the Smith & Hook wine. Nicolaus (“Nicky”) Hahn, and his wife Gaby, discovered their love for California wines in the mid 70s. They began a search to find the perfect place to make wines of their own. It took two years for the Hahns to find the two neighboring Monterey County horse and cattle ranches that had been converted to vineyard property.


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The Smith Ranch had been a horse ranch, while the neighboring Hook Ranch had raised cattle for generations. Their prime location in the Santa Lucia Highlands over-looking the Salinas Valley presented ideal conditions for growing premium varietal fruit, and it was there that Hahn Winery and Smith & Hook Wines were established. Smith & Hook Winery released its first vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon to high acclaim in 1980.

Today Smith & Hook continues its great Cabernet Sauvignon legacy producing that single varietal. The upscale new package reflects the heritage of the Hahn Winery and Smith & Hook Wines with its ‘ranch-brand’ emblazoned directly onto the bottles. Hand-crafted by winemaker Paul Clifton, the wine echoes the pioneering spirit of the Hahn Family and the rich tradition of Monterey winegrowing.

Smith & Hook
P.O. Drawer C, 37700 Foothill Road
Soledad, California 93960
Phone: (831) 678-2132 / Fax: (831) 678-2005
E-Mail: tastingroom@hahnestates.com