Hope Family Wines

Liberty School Central Coast Merlot

8.794 ratings
8.38 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Matt Sterr

Disjointed fruit. Flabby yet diluted all at once.

Disjointed fruit. Flabby yet diluted all at once.

1 person found it helpfulMay 27th, 2015
Allison Lyzenga

Single note; too jammy; don't like it

Single note; too jammy; don't like it

Jan 22nd, 2016
Jerry Hindes CS, CSW

Had this 2015 March 13th.

Had this 2015 March 13th.

Mar 14th, 2015
Lorie Perrone

Great #Merlot from @HopeFamilyWines at the $15 and under price point.

Great #Merlot from @HopeFamilyWines at the $15 and under price point.

Feb 7th, 2015
TwiLea Fletcher

There is a lot of fruit on the nose and palet with this one.

There is a lot of fruit on the nose and palet with this one.

Oct 29th, 2020
Kelly O'Malley

Very fruit forward. Tasty.

Very fruit forward. Tasty.

May 29th, 2018
David Radspinner

Bright intense cherry & blackberry on the aroma. Flavor is soft and silky; dry dark fruits.

Bright intense cherry & blackberry on the aroma. Flavor is soft and silky; dry dark fruits.

Nov 25th, 2017
TheWineStalker

Classic ruby red. An explosion of blueberry pie on the nose with the accessories of blackberries, vanilla and lavender. On the palate it starts off with cherries then come those blueberries, blackberries and vanilla. The fruit is concentrated, the weight is medium bodied, the tannin is structured, the acidity is high but balanced, and the mouthfeel of the midpalate is like sliding into silk sheets. It finishes with blueberry pie and oak. A prime example of California Merlot!

Classic ruby red. An explosion of blueberry pie on the nose with the accessories of blackberries, vanilla and lavender. On the palate it starts off with cherries then come those blueberries, blackberries and vanilla. The fruit is concentrated, the weight is medium bodied, the tannin is structured, the acidity is high but balanced, and the mouthfeel of the midpalate is like sliding into silk sheets. It finishes with blueberry pie and oak. A prime example of California Merlot!

Nov 5th, 2016
Ted Boydston

Dark fruit nose. Simple, rather light, mouthfeel. Palette of bramble, wood flavors, faint green peppers, and spices. Lingering finish with moderate tannins. Beat expectations and would have again.

Dark fruit nose. Simple, rather light, mouthfeel. Palette of bramble, wood flavors, faint green peppers, and spices. Lingering finish with moderate tannins. Beat expectations and would have again.

Sep 13th, 2016
Webb Henderson

Spicy, balanced. Huge value play.

Spicy, balanced. Huge value play.

Apr 29th, 2016