Had this with teriyaki steak tips on the grill and it was magnificent. Immediate blueberry flavor. Blue and black fruit, very well organized. Very little secondary or tertiary flavors. This one's a keeper. Normally we decant cabs, especially young ones like this but we didn't have time but the tannins were smooth as silk.
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Did a comparison tasting with the 2018 over the course of a meal with appropriate decanting and breathing beforehand. Both are well built delightful wines where the 2018 carries more tannin and grape while tilting less into the dark fruit and “boldness” of the 2019. Both wines are a success and the taster makes their choice on personal preference.
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We enjoyed this bottle. Dark fruits, with a hint of mineral and spice. It is a big and dark wine with rounded and deep flavors. It does lean a little sweet.
Maybe we had lower expectations because other Hope labels have been a major disappointment. This lived up to its billing.
Agree with other reviews about this not being one to age.
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5/5/2024 - BobHatcher Likes this wine: 92 Points
Had this with teriyaki steak tips on the grill and it was magnificent. Immediate blueberry flavor. Blue and black fruit, very well organized. Very little secondary or tertiary flavors. This one's a keeper. Normally we decant cabs, especially young ones like this but we didn't have time but the tannins were smooth as silk.
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3/30/2024 - O’Duinn Likes this wine: 93 Points
Did a comparison tasting with the 2018 over the course of a meal with appropriate decanting and breathing beforehand. Both are well built delightful wines where the 2018 carries more tannin and grape while tilting less into the dark fruit and “boldness” of the 2019. Both wines are a success and the taster makes their choice on personal preference.
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3/23/2024 - MateusPetrus Likes this wine: 85 Points
Too sweet for me, but for most at the party it was the best of the ten wines I opened. Each to his own.
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3/8/2024 - Stampeder Likes this wine: 92 Points
We enjoyed this bottle. Dark fruits, with a hint of mineral and spice. It is a big and dark wine with rounded and deep flavors. It does lean a little sweet.
Maybe we had lower expectations because other Hope labels have been a major disappointment. This lived up to its billing.
Agree with other reviews about this not being one to age.
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2/14/2024 - moorewine3 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent decanted about 1 hour, and enjoyed with beef filet, broccoli, and grilled potatoes - Valentine dinner.
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