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A third generation farmer,<ref>{{cite news|title=The Winemaker for a New Generation, Austin Hope of Paso Robles’ Hope Family Wines|url=http://lax-magazine.com/the-winemaker-for-a-new-generation-austin-hope-of-paso-robles%E2%80%99-hope-family-wines/|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=LAX Magazine|date=January 3, 2012}}</ref> Hope moved from [[Bakersfield, California|Bakersfield]] to Paso Robles with his family in 1978 when his parents Chuck and Marlyn Hope bought a ranch to plant apple orchards and grape vineyards.<ref>{{cite news|last=Stofflet|first=Drew|title=Austin Hope: Growing Paso Robles With Wine, Family and Community|url=http://www.aspendailynews.com/section/entertainment/149043|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=Aspen Daily News|date=September 12, 2011}}</ref> The Hope family realized that Paso Robles was better suited for grape growing, which became their signature crop.<ref name="VINO Magazine">{{cite web|last=Thomas|first=Hayley|title=A Hope Family Tradition: 30 years and growing|url=http://www.hayleythomas.com/?p=693|accessdate=24 July 2013|work=VINO Magazine|publisher=Paso Robles Press.|date=May 2011}}</ref> Hope was eight years old when the grapes came on the line; growing up, he would often play in the vineyards as his father worked.<ref>{{cite news|last=Switzer|first=Janis|title=Breaking all the right rules|url=http://www.pasoroblespress.com/v2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=74&story_id=7347|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=Paso Robles Press|date=May 17, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=McInerney|first=Jay|title=Discovering the Beautiful Blends of Paso Robles|url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303753904577454971546996672.html|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=Wall St. Journal|date=June 20, 2012}}</ref>
A third generation farmer,<ref>{{cite news|title=The Winemaker for a New Generation, Austin Hope of Paso Robles’ Hope Family Wines|url=http://lax-magazine.com/the-winemaker-for-a-new-generation-austin-hope-of-paso-robles%E2%80%99-hope-family-wines/|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=LAX Magazine|date=January 3, 2012}}</ref> Hope moved from [[Bakersfield, California|Bakersfield]] to Paso Robles with his family in 1978 when his parents Chuck and Marlyn Hope bought a ranch to plant apple orchards and grape vineyards.<ref>{{cite news|last=Stofflet|first=Drew|title=Austin Hope: Growing Paso Robles With Wine, Family and Community|url=http://www.aspendailynews.com/section/entertainment/149043|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=Aspen Daily News|date=September 12, 2011}}</ref> The Hope family realized that Paso Robles was better suited for grape growing, which became their signature crop.<ref name="VINO Magazine">{{cite web|last=Thomas|first=Hayley|title=A Hope Family Tradition: 30 years and growing|url=http://www.hayleythomas.com/?p=693|accessdate=24 July 2013|work=VINO Magazine|publisher=Paso Robles Press.|date=May 2011}}</ref> Hope was eight years old when the grapes came on the line; growing up, he would often play in the vineyards as his father worked.<ref>{{cite news|last=Switzer|first=Janis|title=Breaking all the right rules|url=http://www.pasoroblespress.com/v2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=74&story_id=7347|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=Paso Robles Press|date=May 17, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=McInerney|first=Jay|title=Discovering the Beautiful Blends of Paso Robles|url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303753904577454971546996672.html|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=Wall St. Journal|date=June 20, 2012}}</ref>


Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the Hope family grew grapes for various wine producers. In the 1980s, the Wagner family, owners of [[Napa Valley AVA|Napa Valley’s]] [[Caymus Vineyards]] turned to the Hope family to source [[Cabernet Sauvignon]] grapes for their Liberty School label.<ref>{{cite news|last=Hoyne|first=Peter|title=The intrigue of a white Rhone from California|url=http://specialsections.suntimes.com/dining/wine/14458367-555/the-intrigue-of-a-white-rhone-from-california.html|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=Chicago Sun Times|date=August 14, 2012}}</ref> This began a long-lasting partnership between the two families. While studying fruit science at [[California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo|California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo]], Hope spent some time working in Napa Valley under Caymus Winemaker Chuck Wagner.<ref>{{cite news|last=Greenberg|first=Scott|title=Hope for wine lovers|url=http://washingtonexaminer.com/the-vine-guy-hope-for-wine-lovers/article/16882|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=Washington Examiner|date=March 15, 2012}}</ref> This opportunity solidified his decision to pursue winemaking for his family, which later became Hope Family Wines.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the Hope family grew grapes for various wine producers. In the 1980s, the Wagner family, owners of [[Napa Valley AVA|Napa Valley’s]] [[Caymus Vineyards]] turned to the Hope family to source [[Cabernet Sauvignon]] grapes for their Liberty School label.<ref>{{cite news|last=Hoyne |first=Peter |title=The intrigue of a white Rhone from California |url=http://specialsections.suntimes.com/dining/wine/14458367-555/the-intrigue-of-a-white-rhone-from-california.html |accessdate=24 July 2013 |newspaper=Chicago Sun Times |date=August 14, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130604020002/http://specialsections.suntimes.com/dining/wine/14458367-555/the-intrigue-of-a-white-rhone-from-california.html |archivedate=4 June 2013 |df= }}</ref> This began a long-lasting partnership between the two families. While studying fruit science at [[California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo|California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo]], Hope spent some time working in Napa Valley under Caymus Winemaker Chuck Wagner.<ref>{{cite news|last=Greenberg|first=Scott|title=Hope for wine lovers|url=http://washingtonexaminer.com/the-vine-guy-hope-for-wine-lovers/article/16882|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=Washington Examiner|date=March 15, 2012}}</ref> This opportunity solidified his decision to pursue winemaking for his family, which later became Hope Family Wines.


After graduating from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science, Hope helped oversee his family’s transition from growers to winemakers. That year, the Hopes acquired Liberty School from the Wagners.<ref>{{cite news|last=Morgan|first=Jeff|title=Liberty School Control Sold|url=http://www.winespectator.com/magazine/show/id/7145|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=Wine Spectator|date=February 28, 1997}}</ref> In 1996, they launched Treana Winery – Hope helped produce Treana’s debut 1996 vintage as assistant winemaker under Chris Phelps.<ref>{{cite news|last=Matthews|first=Thomas|title=Exciting New Red Blend From Paso Robles|url=http://www.winespectator.com/magazine/show/id/7970|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=Wine Spectator|date=November 30, 1998}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Anash|first=Sao|title=The Future of Paso Robles|url=http://www.independent.com/news/2007/mar/29/future-paso-robles/?print|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=Santa Barbara Independent|date=March 29, 2007}}</ref> Hope became the head winemaker in 1998 and has held the position ever since.<ref>{{cite web|last=Swan|first=Fred|title=Wine Tasting in Paso Robles|url=http://norcalwine.com/blog/13-wine-tourism/538-wine-tasting-in-paso-robles-3-winning-wineries-on-live-oak-and-arbor-roads|work=NorCalWine.com}}</ref> Since taking the lead as president and winemaker, Hope has helped Hope Family Wines grow from producing around 20,000 cases per year to over 300,000 cases per year.
After graduating from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science, Hope helped oversee his family’s transition from growers to winemakers. That year, the Hopes acquired Liberty School from the Wagners.<ref>{{cite news|last=Morgan|first=Jeff|title=Liberty School Control Sold|url=http://www.winespectator.com/magazine/show/id/7145|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=Wine Spectator|date=February 28, 1997}}</ref> In 1996, they launched Treana Winery – Hope helped produce Treana’s debut 1996 vintage as assistant winemaker under Chris Phelps.<ref>{{cite news|last=Matthews|first=Thomas|title=Exciting New Red Blend From Paso Robles|url=http://www.winespectator.com/magazine/show/id/7970|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=Wine Spectator|date=November 30, 1998}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Anash|first=Sao|title=The Future of Paso Robles|url=http://www.independent.com/news/2007/mar/29/future-paso-robles/?print|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=Santa Barbara Independent|date=March 29, 2007}}</ref> Hope became the head winemaker in 1998 and has held the position ever since.<ref>{{cite web|last=Swan|first=Fred|title=Wine Tasting in Paso Robles|url=http://norcalwine.com/blog/13-wine-tourism/538-wine-tasting-in-paso-robles-3-winning-wineries-on-live-oak-and-arbor-roads|work=NorCalWine.com}}</ref> Since taking the lead as president and winemaker, Hope has helped Hope Family Wines grow from producing around 20,000 cases per year to over 300,000 cases per year.


In 2000, the Hope family started a limited-production label, Austin Hope, focused exclusively on [[Rhône wine|Rhone varietals]] grown on the family’s vineyard, located in one of the [[Templeton, California|Templeton Gap]] area’s [[Microclimate (wine)|microclimates]] in Paso Robles’ cooler climate west side.<ref>{{cite news|last=Heimoff|first=Steve|title=The West Side Story|url=http://www.pasostyleliving.com/images/WE_Paso_Robles_Oct05.pdf|newspaper=Wine Enthusiast|date=October 2005}}</ref>
In 2000, the Hope family started a limited-production label, Austin Hope, focused exclusively on [[Rhône wine|Rhone varietals]] grown on the family’s vineyard, located in one of the [[Templeton, California|Templeton Gap]] area’s [[Microclimate (wine)|microclimates]] in Paso Robles’ cooler climate west side.<ref>{{cite news|last=Heimoff |first=Steve |title=The West Side Story |url=http://www.pasostyleliving.com/images/WE_Paso_Robles_Oct05.pdf |newspaper=Wine Enthusiast |date=October 2005 }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


In 2008, the Hope family introduced Candor Wines, a multi-vintage label focusing on [[Zinfandel]] and [[Merlot]] wines with fruit sourced from family-owned vineyards in [[Santa Barbara County, California|Santa Barbara]], Paso Robles and [[Lodi AVA|Lodi]]. It introduced its second multi-vintage blend, named Troublemaker, in 2010. Hope believes multi-vintage blending enables enhanced complexity and drinkability.<ref>{{cite news|last=Moriarty|first=Tim|title=Does Vintage Matter?|url=http://www.winemag.com/Wine-Enthusiast-Magazine/Web-2010/Does-Vintage-Matter/|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=Wine Enthusiast|date=October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Yadegaran|first=Jessica|title=The magic of multivintage wines|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_16826868?source=most_emailed|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=San Jose Mercury News|date=December 15, 2010}}</ref>
In 2008, the Hope family introduced Candor Wines, a multi-vintage label focusing on [[Zinfandel]] and [[Merlot]] wines with fruit sourced from family-owned vineyards in [[Santa Barbara County, California|Santa Barbara]], Paso Robles and [[Lodi AVA|Lodi]]. It introduced its second multi-vintage blend, named Troublemaker, in 2010. Hope believes multi-vintage blending enables enhanced complexity and drinkability.<ref>{{cite news|last=Moriarty|first=Tim|title=Does Vintage Matter?|url=http://www.winemag.com/Wine-Enthusiast-Magazine/Web-2010/Does-Vintage-Matter/|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=Wine Enthusiast|date=October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Yadegaran|first=Jessica|title=The magic of multivintage wines|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_16826868?source=most_emailed|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=San Jose Mercury News|date=December 15, 2010}}</ref>
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== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==


Hope was named “Winemaker of the Year” at the California Mid-State Fair in 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=Alum is Central Coast Winemaker of the Year|url=http://www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu/magazine/fall-09/alumni-roundup.html|newspaper=Cal Poly Magazine|date=Fall 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Switzer|first=Janis|title=AT AGE 36, A VETERAN OF 28 YEARS IN THE TRADE|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/InfoWeb?p_action=doc&p_topdoc=1&p_docnum=1&p_sort=YMD_date:D&p_product=AWNB&p_text_direct-0=document_id=(%20129D076F3A660AF0%20)&p_docid=129D076F3A660AF0&p_theme=aggdocs&p_queryname=129D076F3A660AF0&f_openurl=yes&p_nbid=Y68K57CPMTM3NDY4Mjk2My41MDEyMDI6MToxMDoxMjguOTcuMC4w&&p_multi=SLOC|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=San Luis Obispo Tribune|date=July 31, 2009}}</ref> He is currently the chairman of the Paso Robles Wine County Alliance.
Hope was named “Winemaker of the Year” at the California Mid-State Fair in 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=Alum is Central Coast Winemaker of the Year |url=http://www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu/magazine/fall-09/alumni-roundup.html |newspaper=Cal Poly Magazine |date=Fall 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225210729/http://www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu/magazine/fall-09/alumni-roundup.html |archivedate=2014-12-25 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Switzer|first=Janis|title=AT AGE 36, A VETERAN OF 28 YEARS IN THE TRADE|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/InfoWeb?p_action=doc&p_topdoc=1&p_docnum=1&p_sort=YMD_date:D&p_product=AWNB&p_text_direct-0=document_id=(%20129D076F3A660AF0%20)&p_docid=129D076F3A660AF0&p_theme=aggdocs&p_queryname=129D076F3A660AF0&f_openurl=yes&p_nbid=Y68K57CPMTM3NDY4Mjk2My41MDEyMDI6MToxMDoxMjguOTcuMC4w&&p_multi=SLOC|accessdate=24 July 2013|newspaper=San Luis Obispo Tribune|date=July 31, 2009}}</ref> He is currently the chairman of the Paso Robles Wine County Alliance.


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Austin Hope
Born1973
Bakersfield, CA
OccupationWinemaker

Austin Hope (born 1973) is the president and winemaker of Hope Family Wines, a Paso Robles, California-based wine producer encompassing the Liberty School, Treana, Austin Hope, Troublemaker and Candor wine labels. He lives in Paso Robles, California with his wife, Celeste Hope.

A third generation farmer,[1] Hope moved from Bakersfield to Paso Robles with his family in 1978 when his parents Chuck and Marlyn Hope bought a ranch to plant apple orchards and grape vineyards.[2] The Hope family realized that Paso Robles was better suited for grape growing, which became their signature crop.[3] Hope was eight years old when the grapes came on the line; growing up, he would often play in the vineyards as his father worked.[4][5]

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the Hope family grew grapes for various wine producers. In the 1980s, the Wagner family, owners of Napa Valley’s Caymus Vineyards turned to the Hope family to source Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for their Liberty School label.[6] This began a long-lasting partnership between the two families. While studying fruit science at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Hope spent some time working in Napa Valley under Caymus Winemaker Chuck Wagner.[7] This opportunity solidified his decision to pursue winemaking for his family, which later became Hope Family Wines.

After graduating from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science, Hope helped oversee his family’s transition from growers to winemakers. That year, the Hopes acquired Liberty School from the Wagners.[8] In 1996, they launched Treana Winery – Hope helped produce Treana’s debut 1996 vintage as assistant winemaker under Chris Phelps.[9][10] Hope became the head winemaker in 1998 and has held the position ever since.[11] Since taking the lead as president and winemaker, Hope has helped Hope Family Wines grow from producing around 20,000 cases per year to over 300,000 cases per year.

In 2000, the Hope family started a limited-production label, Austin Hope, focused exclusively on Rhone varietals grown on the family’s vineyard, located in one of the Templeton Gap area’s microclimates in Paso Robles’ cooler climate west side.[12]

In 2008, the Hope family introduced Candor Wines, a multi-vintage label focusing on Zinfandel and Merlot wines with fruit sourced from family-owned vineyards in Santa Barbara, Paso Robles and Lodi. It introduced its second multi-vintage blend, named Troublemaker, in 2010. Hope believes multi-vintage blending enables enhanced complexity and drinkability.[13][14]

Recognition

Hope was named “Winemaker of the Year” at the California Mid-State Fair in 2009.[15][16] He is currently the chairman of the Paso Robles Wine County Alliance.

References

  1. ^ "The Winemaker for a New Generation, Austin Hope of Paso Robles' Hope Family Wines". LAX Magazine. January 3, 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  2. ^ Stofflet, Drew (September 12, 2011). "Austin Hope: Growing Paso Robles With Wine, Family and Community". Aspen Daily News. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  3. ^ Thomas, Hayley (May 2011). "A Hope Family Tradition: 30 years and growing". VINO Magazine. Paso Robles Press. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  4. ^ Switzer, Janis (May 17, 2012). "Breaking all the right rules". Paso Robles Press. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  5. ^ McInerney, Jay (June 20, 2012). "Discovering the Beautiful Blends of Paso Robles". Wall St. Journal. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  6. ^ Hoyne, Peter (August 14, 2012). "The intrigue of a white Rhone from California". Chicago Sun Times. Archived from the original on 4 June 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2013. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Greenberg, Scott (March 15, 2012). "Hope for wine lovers". Washington Examiner. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  8. ^ Morgan, Jeff (February 28, 1997). "Liberty School Control Sold". Wine Spectator. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  9. ^ Matthews, Thomas (November 30, 1998). "Exciting New Red Blend From Paso Robles". Wine Spectator. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  10. ^ Anash, Sao (March 29, 2007). "The Future of Paso Robles". Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  11. ^ Swan, Fred. "Wine Tasting in Paso Robles". NorCalWine.com.
  12. ^ Heimoff, Steve (October 2005). "The West Side Story" (PDF). Wine Enthusiast.[permanent dead link]
  13. ^ Moriarty, Tim (October 2010). "Does Vintage Matter?". Wine Enthusiast. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  14. ^ Yadegaran, Jessica (December 15, 2010). "The magic of multivintage wines". San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  15. ^ "Alum is Central Coast Winemaker of the Year". Cal Poly Magazine. Fall 2009. Archived from the original on 2014-12-25. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ Switzer, Janis (July 31, 2009). "AT AGE 36, A VETERAN OF 28 YEARS IN THE TRADE". San Luis Obispo Tribune. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
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