VanWineFest 2025: A Video Interview with Samantha Taylor from Hope Family Wines, California

Samantha Taylor from Hope Family Wines
Samantha Taylor from Hope Family Wines

Hope Family Wines, based in Paso Robles, California, is a renowned family-owned winery known for producing bold, expressive wines that capture the essence of the region’s warm climate and rich soils. Hope Family Wines consists of six individual brands: Liberty School, Treana, Quest, Austin Hope, Troublemaker, and Austin.  Led by winemaker and owner Austin Hope, the winery has built a strong reputation for its exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, which showcases ripe dark fruit, velvety tannins, and a smooth, lingering finish. Alongside their flagship Cabernet, Hope Family Wines also produces Rhône-style blends, Chardonnay, and other varietals under their various labels, each reflecting Paso Robles’ dynamic terroir.

Watch as I speak briefly with Samantha Taylor, Assistant Winemaker, about their newest Paso Robles Chardonnay at VanWineFest 2025.

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