Translating to “dry riverbed,” Arroyo Secco begins in a steep, narrow gorge at the foot of the Santa Lucia Mountain range and extends east to the Salinas Valley. With a cooler climate, the AVA straddles a gravely, dry riverbed that yields fruit with balanced acidity and tannins, contributing structure and backbone to the finished wine.
Proprietary Red Wine Central Coast
A classic Bordeaux blend of primarily Merlot, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon & Malbec, we craft this Proprietary Red Wine with fruit from three prestigious appellations of the Central Coast: Arroyo Seco, San Antonio Valley, and Paso Robles.
TASTING NOTES
This expressive blend features intense aromas of red and black berries, plums and dark cherries underscored by notes of lavender. The palate is smooth and rich with flavors of dark fruit, bramble berries and a touch of dried eucalyptus and warm spice on a lingering finish.

San Antonio Valley
Paso Robles
20% Petite Sirah
14% Cabernet Sauvignon
1% Malbec
Central Coast
Ranging from Santa Barbara north to the Golden Gate Bridge, the Central Coast wine region extends 300 miles along California’s Pacific coastline. To craft the Smith & Hook Proprietary Red Wine release, we focus on three unique warmer regions ideal for developing rich, bold character in Bordeaux varietals.




Arroyo Seco


San Antonio Valley
Sheltered from coastal influences by the Santa Lucia Mountains, this higher-elevation warm and dry valley ensures a long growing season for Cabernet fruit that develops rich plum and currant flavors.


Paso Robles
Once home to farms and cattle ranches, Paso Robles is a warm expanse of sunbaked, oak-studded hills. Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, vines see consistently hot, dry days with plenty of sunshine, followed by fog and coastal influences that cool the vines down at night.