"Pure, straightforward Cabernet character: flavors of dark berries, cassis, and milk chocolate. This is well-balanced in the mouth and carries itself with considerable elegance. A firm structure makes it perfect with grilled meats."
From: Winethropology
"Liberty School is the entry level brand in the Hope Family Wines portfolio. The Hopes are long-time growers is Paso Robles and at one time supplied Caymus with grapes for their then second label, Liberty School. Some years ago Caymus sold the brand to the Hopes to focus on their core wines.
Since then, this Cabernet has become the best selling (and highest production) wine in the Hope portfolio yielding 250,000 cases for the 07 vintage. Grapes come from a network of over 50 family-owned vineyards in Paso Robles.
This Cab is a bit lean and green on opening, but better than the cheap-looking label would have you expect. Surprising since we expected the hot weather to yield overripe fruit and high alcohol. Not so. The alcohol in this wine is a mere 13.5%, baby stuff for California these days."
Note that Treana, Candor and Austin Hope are also part of Hope Family Wines.
About $15 - 3 stars.
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