Liberty School Merlot
| Vintage: | 2014 |
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| Description: | Winemaker Notes\r\nThe 2014 Liberty School Merlot has a deep opaque ruby-black color. Bright blackberry and blueberry aromas fill the glass with an intriguing note of Rainier cherry alongside lavender, clove and a kiss of vanilla. On the palate, the dark fruit play out in concert with the cherry flavor, while accentuated by sweet vanilla and toasted oak. It\u2019s firm yet velvety tannins are balanced by mouthwatering acidity and a long, silky finish.\r\nAbout Liberty School - Hope Family Wines\r\nThere are many elements of history that go into Liberty School wines. From the one-room schoolhouse that serves as it\u2019s namesake to the childhood friends now collaborating as the winemaking team, Liberty School is truly something special. The long tradition behind Liberty School has made it a favorite of the Hope Family Wines labels. A reflection of America\u2019s roots in hard work, Liberty School wines are meant to reward and elevate the everyday. Reliable and accessible, it\u2019s a wine that compliments any occasion, a wine to be savored, enjoyed, and shared. Our passion is making wines that make your life better.\r\n\r\nLive Your Roots\r\nMade by and for those who carve their own path, Liberty School represents our version of the American Dream. It awakens the spirit in all of us to be and do better, not because we have to, but because we want to. It is this spirit of independence and innovation that led generations that came before us to farm grapes in the once-unknown region of Paso Robles, laying the groundwork for what would become a world-class wine region.\r\nLiberty School honors our family\u2019s roots with an undying dedication to making quality wines. Wines that are made to be shared and enjoyed with the family we are born with and the family we choose. We make wines for those who stay true to their roots and embrace the journey in life.\r\nWhile our techniques have evolved and refined over the years, some things have remained very much the same: Austin Hope\u2019s commitment to success, aversion to failure, and stewardship of the land are the same principles that his grandfather instilled into the family business four decades and three generations ago.\r\n\r\nAbout Austin Hope\r\nIn 1978, a family of four arrived in Paso Robles to start a new life. At the time, fewer than a thousand acres of grapes had been planted in the region. Chuck Hope left his job in beverage distribution to become a farmer, settling his family, planting apples and grapes, and learning how to farm in Paso. In time, the Hope family became one of the area\u2019s top grape growers.\r\nAustin Hope grew up working alongside his father, inheriting his love and respect for the region. He led the family\u2019s move into winemaking in 1995, and further exploration of Paso began. In 2000, Austin created the Austin Hope label, making very small productions of Rh\u00f4ne varietals. These wines are produced from vines grown at the family\u2019s estate property, where soils and climate have similarities with Rh\u00f4ne Valley vineyards. They remain small yet extraordinary productions. Each bottling holds onto a unique intensity and softness, expressing a special side of Paso.\r\nPaso Robles is one of California\u2019s most pastoral domains. Its name roughly translates to \u201cPassageway of Oak,\u201d and indeed, majestic trees mark the landscape. Amongst the rolling hills and native habitat lie manicured vineyards where ideal soil exists for farming Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon. Dry, warm conditions are typical, yet evenings are chilled by a breeze from the Pacific coast just 18 miles to the west, allowing fruit to ripen into luxurious richness. At nearly 1,000 feet, soils are elevated sea beds where shell fossils are often found.\r\nThe Hope family has been farming in Paso Robles for more than 30 years. When they arrived in this barely-discovered region, they planted apples and grapes. Little did they know that the rolling, oak-studded terrain of Paso Robles would one day become a viticultural terroir of significance and one of the top winegrowing regions for quality red wine within the Central Coast. |
| Price: | $ 15.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from BASSER’S Fine Wine
| Address: |
6240 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs, FL 33076 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 954-840-3122 |
First added to 1000 Corks on August 23, 2020.
