I was given a bottle of the 2017 Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon from one of our senior leaders where I work. He and his wife really enjoy this wine and thought I would too. Austin Hope is from the Paso Robles region along the California Central Coast. When I first opened this wine, it had a fruit on the nose and offered hints of tobacco and brown sugar. I enjoyed a taste then, but it is excellent when it has a chance to breathe for an hour or more. You can then really taste the black cherry, cocoa, spice, and oak. I paired it with pizza and that meal didn’t do it justice as the salt content took away from the wine which surprised me. This is a relatively complex wine, so can pair well with steak, chicken, some rich dishes, and even on its own but maybe not with high salt dishes. Thank you, Scott! I would recommend this wine (Thanksgiving is coming up!!) and you can find it at Total Wines and some grocery stores for around $45.00 per bottle. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
