Smith & Hook Cabernet ChakrasTo craft this classic Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon, our winemakers layer together fruit from small, family owned vineyards in five unique sub appellations: San Antonio Valley, Paso Robles, Hames Valley, Arroyo Seco and San Benito County. The result is a lush, rich and expressive Cabernet Sauvignon, hand crafted from Californias spirited Central Coast. Aromas of cherry and plum with hints of violet, leather and saw dust. The palate is full bodied
enticing and persistent with a mouthwatering texture and a long
This extended curing process extracts the rich characters deep within the wood
An expressive palate combining intensity and suppleness: the juicy
A well-balanced and rich nose of light vanilla sweetness with subtle notes of rye bread and black pepper
and fermenting them very slowly at a low temperature so they keep their delicious flavors
and long aging potential
allowingdevelopment of small
Slight oak tannins present themselves on the finish coupled with a hint of lemon
Aged in American oak bourbon barrels this is a unique pot still blend
These are selected for their delicate aromatic properties
It is an brilliant reflection of Coonawarra and a firm show of the commitment that Penfolds have to the iconic South Australian region
Made with juicy ripe peaches and sweet honey
