Austin Hope Reserve Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

It is with great pride and excitement that we have crafted our second release of the Austin Hope Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Through our extended barrel aging process, this wine has developed unprecedented structure and character. 

The making of Austin Hope Reserve Cabernet begins with small lot fermentations separated by individual vineyard blocks which receive daily pump-overs for maximum extraction. These lots are constantly supervised, tasted and analyzed for tannin and anthocyanins in order to determine optimal length of extended maceration after fermentation. Once drained and pressed, the young wines are barreled down into a combination of once used and neutral French Oak. In the early Fall of 2019, the lots were blended together and continued barrel aging in 75% new French Oak.

This Reserve Cabernet’s depth of character is visible at first glance with an inky crimson color. On the nose, fresh muddled blueberries, burnt sugar, vanilla bean and a hint of wet leather evolve onto the palette with flavors of layered dark fruit, coco powder, grated clove and additional vanilla, a result from the extended New French Oak ageing. Firm, integrated tannins frame the structure of this Cabernet making it an exceptional example of Paso Robles terroir.

Fresh muddled blueberries, burnt sugar, vanilla bean and a hint of wet leather evolve onto the palette with flavors of layered dark fruit, coco powder, grated clove, and additional vanilla. Firm, integrated tannins frame the structure.

Varieties: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Origin: Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, United States.