The Hope family has farmed in Paso Robles for more than 30 years. When they arrived in this barely-discovered region, they planted apples and grapes. They had no idea of the potential of wines from this region. Today the apple vines are gone, as Hope Family focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Mourvedre and Grenache. Vine density has increased and each vine is asked to produce very little fruit. Hope Family Wines consists of five individual brands: Liberty School, Treana, Quest, Austin Hope, Troublemaker.
The new wines from Austin Hope and Treana were excellent. A great value, the 2021 Austin Hope Rose (OB, 90) is fresh and shows wonderful texture with pretty red fruits. I love the new 2020 Treana Red Wine (OB, 92), a wine that I have enjoyed over the past twelve years tasting. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, this is dense and inky juice that is fabulous to enjoy right now with a juicy ribeye. Learn more about this great Paso Robles brand at https://hopefamilywines.com and here are my reviews of the new wines by Austin Hope.
2021 Austin Hope Rose- Showing a smooth texture, the 2021 Austin Hope Rose delivers light strawberry and guava flavors with a great sense of finesse and texture. Enjoy this delicious new Rose on a hot summer day. Drink 2022-2025- 90
2021 Austin Hope Sauvignon Blanc- The well-balanced Austin Hope Sauvignon Blanc shows ripe nectarine and pear flavors alongside a soft mouthfeel on the palate. Enjoy over the next few years. Drink 2021-2024- 89
2020 Austin Hope ‘Quest’ Red WIne- The 2020 ‘Quest’ was stored in 65% new American oak before being bottled in July 2021. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this offers heady dark currant, graphite and mocha tones on the nose with blackberry cordial. The palate is concentrated and rich with good finesse. Intense blue and black fruits greet you with a smooth texture. Enjoy over the next five years. Drink 2022-2027- 90
2020 Treana Cabernet Sauvignon- The decadent 2020 Treana Cabernet Sauvignon was stored in 75% neutral French and American oak before bottling. Rich dark figs, anise and creme de cassis flavors mingle with lighter graphite and toasty oak tones. Enjoy over the next five to seven years. Drink 2022-2027- 90
2020 Treana Red Wine- The 2020 Treana Red Wine is a proprietary blend that was stored for 16 months in French oak barrels, of which 25% were once used and 25% were twice used, before bottling. The smooth texture entrees as dark chocolate shavings and Linzer torte notes combine with pencil lead and baking spices on the palate. Decadent and delicious, enjoy this great new wine over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2022-2030- 92