95 point new release A fantastic new Cabernet from Paso Robles! Wine Enthusiast #10 Wine of 2019! 95 Points Wine Enthusiast: "This bottling remains as impressive and delicious as it did upon debut two vintages ago. Aromas of black cherry, hickory smoke and vanilla cookie lead into a palate of brown sugar, sea salt, caramel and black-cherry foam, all framed by polished tannins and just enough acidity." Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon stems from an endless fascination with the soils and diverse sub-regions of Paso Robles, where exceptional wines are being made. It also tells the story of the Hope family’s long history in the region and how their pride and knowledge can be brought to life in a bottle of wine. Deep ruby in color, the Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon expresses intense fragrances of black currants, ripe black cherries and blackberries with subtle notes of violets, mocha and dried spices. It’s a big, powerful, modern-styled wine with velvety tannins and heaps of juicy blackberry and cherry fruit, while nuances of cedar, clove and vanilla bean round out the long, smooth finish. It’s full bodied, rich and balanced by fresh acidity with a firm, polished tannin structure.
Sipping Fine Wine
Grapes from small Paso Robles AVAs blocks, aged in 75% new oak for 18 mos. Dark Ruby, aromas of sweet ripe black fruits, smoky tobacco and pepper spices. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with herb, cacao, espresso and vanilla oak, after it opened up. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, cacao, vanilla and earthy herbs. Good but let this age for a couple of years.
Grapes from small Paso Robles AVAs blocks, aged in 75% new oak for 18 mos. Dark Ruby, aromas of sweet ripe black fruits, smoky tobacco and pepper spices. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with herb, cacao, espresso and vanilla oak, after it opened up. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, cacao, vanilla and earthy herbs. Good but let this age for a couple of years.
9.2Boris Mathiszik
New vintage! Knocked all our socks off!!
New vintage! Knocked all our socks off!!
9.4Scott Koles
Big, bold, balanced, beautiful wine
Big, bold, balanced, beautiful wine
9.4Remington Remmel
Extremely fruit forward, low tannins, really good if you’re into that kind of thing. Black current heavy on the nose
Extremely fruit forward, low tannins, really good if you’re into that kind of thing. Black current heavy on the nose
9.0Taylor russett
NYE with babe
NYE with babe
10Chris Buffum
Can’t stop drinking it
Can’t stop drinking it
9.1Andy Stabile
Nice tannins and some strong ruby fruit. Not digging the super oak… sweetness… and strong clove / allspice direction. I’m sure others do, but not for me. Wish I cellared this… maybe then…
Nice tannins and some strong ruby fruit. Not digging the super oak… sweetness… and strong clove / allspice direction. I’m sure others do, but not for me. Wish I cellared this… maybe then…
8.4Brandi Bratek
One of the best wines I have had in years and think it benefited from sitting open for a day for the second tasting.
One of the best wines I have had in years and think it benefited from sitting open for a day for the second tasting.
9.7Anthony
Costco 11/2024 9 $50
Costco 11/2024 9 $50
-1.0Chris Buffum
Best CAB to date
Best CAB to date
9.4WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.