I Tried To Beat a Winemaker at Blending | Wine Folly

Wine Blending has always been described like alchemy but it can't be that hard right? Let's go behind the scenes to learn about wine blending in the lab with Austin Hope, the man behind Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon - which turns out to be a special kind of wine blend you might not realize.
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[@MrDrletendre]

top notch vid, and yes, I learned a lot, and also now have a lot more curiosity about blending... So complex, NEVER can learn enough! Very good- thank you!

[@thomasbean7704]

Hands down my favorite wines from Paso are Austin Hope.

[@paultoler6248]

I live in Paso and the Austin Hope Cab has been my favorite. So many great wine blended by Austin. The estate grown Grenache is also fantastic.

[@daveclinton4945]

Austin seems like a cool guy.

[@ptg01]

Blending exercise is a blast ! Well done. Have to get some of his Paso Robles wines now !

[@stevenmuir1834]

Fascinating video -- the process has so many variables.

[@debbieelkington1643]

I was just there! Love that winery ❤🍷

[@HectorISanchez]

Definitely one of my favorite wines!! Thanks for sharing!

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

A few years ago, I subscribed because you were so cute. You still are, but I’ve hung in there and paid attention and I’m really learning much about wine.

[@the_wine_md]

Great video MP. Fun watching you think it through! We are always learning!🍷

[@TheDesertWineGuy]

Very interesting video, I really enjoyed it. Thank you for filming it.

[@Winefolly]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@immortalserito774]

How about Virginia wines? Yes, it ain't 🇫🇷 but would like to see your take on this region.

[@Winefolly]

Definitely!

[@danfarmer5613]

Excellent video.

[@johnseals1986]

Creston has gravel soils! Gravel retains heat! So yes, the air temperature is cooler. However the soil temperature is warmer. Clay soils retain water better so that serves as a cooling effect on the soil. Due to this, Geneseo soils are often cooler than Creston despite the difference in air temp. Madeline, you were correct with identifying the qualities in this video. Focus more on soil temp and you would have nailed it!

[@Winefolly]

indeed.

[@daver8521]

Interesting indeed!

[@carlcadregari7768]

Ok. That is so cool…. Winemakers rock….

[@AlejandroPDX]

Super cool video!!

[@Winefolly]

Thank you very much!

[@ElyriaRecords]

Mads we gotta get you some pants without holes. . .I mean unless you are going for the 80 clown look? ;3

[@Winefolly]

yes to 80 clown look. mom.