Austin Hope
Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV
Where it is, July 2026
Approaching Peak: drinkable, but best years are ahead.
Cellared’s conservative editorial estimate places this 2022 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon in a 2026-2039 window, with a likely peak from 2028 through 2033. This is planning guidance, not a guarantee. Storage history, fill level, closure condition, and bottle history can move the timing earlier or later. The wine can be enjoyed now with a measured pour and air, while a sound bottle may hold its rich fruit and polished tannin for further development.
The ‘22 Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cellared’s conservative editorial estimate places this 2022 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon in a 2026-2039 window, with a likely peak from 2028 through 2033. This is planning guidance, not a guarantee. Storage history, fill level, closure condition, a
Drinking window
As Cellared editorial guidance: this drinking window is a calculated cellar recommendation, not a claim about the bottle's documented facts.
Tasting note
The 2022 estate document describes a dark ruby color, black currant and blackberry aromas, violet, mocha, and dried spice. It gives a palate of juicy olallieberry and cherry fruit with cedar, clove, nutmeg, and vanilla bean, followed by a long smooth finish. The document calls the wine full-bodied and rich, balanced by fresh acidity and integrated, polished tannins. It identifies Paso Robles as the AVA and Cabernet Sauvignon as the variety, with harvest dates of September 13 through 16 and October 7 through 19, 2022. Lots were fermented separately in stainless steel tanks for 10 to 14 days, with extended maceration and managed pumpovers. They aged separately for 14 months in French oak before blending in December 2023, followed by two more months in oak. Cellared uses those details for the page’s factual frame. Taste the bottle as it warms, because fruit, acidity, oak, and tannin can shift with air and storage history.
The 2022 vintage
The 2022 estate document identifies Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon and records harvest dates of September 13 through 16 and October 7 through 19, 2022. It describes a slightly warmer-than-average season, long five-to-seven-day heat events, early September warmth, faster berry maturity, and harvest about one week earlier than normal. Lots were fermented separately for 10 to 14 days, aged 14 months in French oak, then blended and given two additional months in oak.
About Austin Hope
The exact 2022 estate document identifies Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon, the harvest dates, separate fermentation, 14 months of French oak, the December 2023 blend, and two additional months of oak. Its tasting description emphasizes black currant, blackberry, violet, mocha, dried spice, olallieberry, cherry, cedar, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, fresh acidity, and polished tannins. Cellared keeps these facts separate from editorial service guidance.
From the cellar: pair with
Cellar pairing 1
Grilled ribeye with charred scallion butter
Cellar pairing 2
Braised beef short ribs with ancho jus
Cellar pairing 3
Smoked brisket with black pepper and pickled onion
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- As Cellared editorial guidance, serve at 60-65F (16-18C).
- Decanting
- As Cellared editorial guidance, start with 45-75 minutes of air and adjust after tasting.
- Cellar Storage
- As Cellared editorial guidance, cellar at 55F (13C), bottle on its side.
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Frequently Asked
What grape and place are listed?
The 2022 estate document identifies the wine as Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles. It lists Paso Robles as the AVA and describes the region’s warm conditions moderated by evening Pacific influence. Those identity details are tied to the document; bottle history and service temperature still shape the experience.
How was the 2022 season?
The document describes a slightly warmer-than-average season with long five-to-seven-day heat events, early September warmth, rapid maturity, and harvest about one week earlier than normal. It lists harvest dates of September 13 through 16 and October 7 through 19, 2022. Cellared uses this as vintage context, not a promise about one bottle.
How was it made and aged?
The document says select lots fermented separately in stainless steel tanks for 10 to 14 days, with extended macerations and managed pumpovers. Lots aged separately for 14 months in French oak, were blended in December 2023, and received two additional months in oak. The bottle can still show differently with storage and air.
Should I decant it?
Start with 45-75 minutes of air and taste along the way. If the fruit and polished tannins are already open, keep the decant short; if the wine feels compact, more air may help.