THE SMITH Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied California red from Paso Robles, aged 9 months in French oak. It is juicy, spice-laced, and smooth — crafted in small batches with zero additives by founder Raxize Smith-Maylor, who brings both precision and purpose to every bottle.
A good fit for steak dinners, hearty roasts, and date night. Serve at room temperature or slightly below.
Product Details
Product Type: Wine
Style: Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV: 14%
Country of Origin: United States
Region: Paso Robles, California
Aging: 9 months, French oak
Best For: Steak, lamb, roasted meats, date night, gifting
Tasting Notes
Nose: Dark fruit and spice with warm oak depth
Palate: Full-bodied and juicy — blackberry, cassis, and spice with silky tannins
Finish: Smooth and lingering with balanced oak
Flavor Profile: A bold, well-made Paso Robles Cabernet with juicy dark fruit and smooth tannins. Small batch, zero additives — intentional from start to finish.
How to Enjoy
Serve at 60–65°F. Let it breathe for 15–20 minutes before pouring. Good with grilled steak, lamb chops, roasted vegetables, or aged cheeses.
What Makes It Special
THE SMITH is a Black-owned wine brand founded by Raxize Smith-Maylor, who combines a background in fashion design with a commitment to craft winemaking. The Cabernet is made in small batches from Paso Robles grapes with zero additives — a California Central Coast region known for producing bold, fruit-forward reds with natural depth.
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Nose: Dark fruit and spice with warm oak depth from 9 months in French oak.
Palate: Full-bodied and juicy — blackberry, cassis, and spice with silky smooth tannins.
Finish: Smooth and lingering with balanced oak.
Overall Profile: A bold, small-batch Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon at 14% ABV. Zero additives, French oak aged, crafted by THE SMITH brand founder Raxize Smith-Maylor. Juicy dark fruit with smooth structure.
Meet the Maker
Raxize Smith‑Maylor, Founder and CEO of THE SMITH WINES, built her label on the principles of authenticity, sustainability, and soul. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, she brings a designer’s eye to the details—from label art to vineyard sourcing. Her vision is rooted in celebrating culture and community through wine, with each small-batch release crafted without additives to let the fruit and terroir shine. Based in Connecticut but working with California growers, Raxize is creating space for a new kind of wine narrative—bold, elegant, and unapologetically Black-owned.
What does THE SMITH Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
Bold and juicy — blackberry, cassis, and spice with warm oak and smooth tannins. Full-bodied with a lingering finish.
What kind of wine is this?
A small-batch California Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, aged 9 months in French oak with zero additives. Full-bodied at 14% ABV.
How should I serve it?
At 60–65°F. Let it breathe 15–20 minutes before pouring. A standard red wine glass or Bordeaux glass works well.
What foods pair well with it?
Grilled steak, lamb chops, roasted meats, hearty pasta, and aged cheeses. A natural match for bold, savory dishes.
What makes THE SMITH wines different?
THE SMITH is a Black-owned wine brand founded by Raxize Smith-Maylor. Every bottle is small-batch, zero additives, and made with intention — a direct expression of craft and purpose in every pour.