Austin Hope Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
Austin Hope Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon is the flagship wine of Hope Family Wines — the bottle that made Paso Robles Cabernet famous. Sourced from five sub-AVAs of Paso Robles (Creston, Estrella, Adelaida, El Pomar, and Geneseo) and raised in a two-stage French oak program, it is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from 100% sustainably farmed, SIP-Certified vineyards. Winemaker Austin Hope built this label on one idea: Paso Robles cabernet with Napa-level polish at a Paso price. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: Paso Robles AVA, Central Coast, California — five sub-AVAs
- Aging: two-stage French oak program (individual lots 11+ months, then 3 months post-blend in mostly new oak)
- Farming: 100% sustainably farmed; SIP Certified
- Producer: Hope Family Wines; winemaker Austin Hope
The Bottle That Put Paso on the Map
Before Austin Hope, few outside California took Paso Robles Cabernet seriously. The flagship Austin Hope Cabernet changed that — a dark, concentrated, oak-polished cabernet from estate and partner vineyards across five sub-AVAs, aged in a meticulous two-stage French oak regimen: individual lots rest more than eleven months in barrel, then the blended wine returns to mostly new French oak for three more months. The result is the house style in full: power with polish, dark fruit wrapped in vanilla and cocoa. The winery's sister labels — Treana, Liberty School, Quest, Troublemaker — orbit this bottle. Explore more Cabernet Sauvignon or the Austin Hope wines at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per the winery: deep inky purple; black cherry, blackberry, and currant layered over vanilla bean, mocha, and sweet tobacco; a full-bodied palate with firm but refined tannins; a long, spiced finish.
How to Enjoy
Decant 30–60 minutes before serving at 60–65°F. Pair with grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, or aged cheddar. Built to cellar for a decade-plus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Austin Hope Cabernet made?
Paso Robles, California — sourced from five sub-AVAs: Creston, Estrella, Adelaida, El Pomar, and Geneseo.
Is it 100% Cabernet Sauvignon?
Yes — the flagship is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Who makes Austin Hope wine?
Hope Family Wines, the family-run Paso Robles producer led by winemaker Austin Hope.
Paso Robles' benchmark Cabernet — order Austin Hope Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.