Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2022
Hope Family Wines · Austin Hope Winery, Paso Robles, CA
Paso Robles is a region forged by fire — and not just metaphorically. Daytime temperatures that soar past 100°F followed by dramatic nighttime drops create a thermal intensity that forces the vines to concentrate their sugars and develop deep, complex flavors.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Black cherry, cassis, dark chocolate, a hint of burnt sugar, cedar, and subtle smokiness from heavily toasted French oak
Palate
Full-bodied and plush — ripe blackberry, vanilla cream, roasted coffee, dark plum, with supple tannins and a thread of bright acidity
Finish
Long and polished with lingering dark fruit, toasted oak, and fine-grained tannins
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Blend
- Cabernet Sauvignon dominant (with small percentages of Petit Verdot and Malbec for complexity)
- Vineyards
- Hope Family estate vineyards, Paso Robles western benchlands; limestone and calcareous soils
Cocktail Suggestion
Cocktail — The Paso Sangria: 4 oz Austin Hope Cabernet · 1 oz brandy · 1 oz fresh orange juice · 0.5 oz agave nectar · Seasonal dark fruit (plum, blackberry). Muddle fruit, combine with remaining ingredients, serve over ice.
Food Pairing
Pair with: Grilled ribeye steak with a smoked paprika rub — the char on the meat and the toasted oak in the wine are a natural partnership.
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