Austin Hope

Troublemaker Central Coast Zinfandel Blend

8.827 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Grenache, Syrah, Zinfandel
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison, Chicken, Turkey, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Baking Spices, Chocolate & Caramel, Veal, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
"Odedi"

Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.

Nice fruity nose with blackberries, black currants, sweet plums, sweet cherries, leather, earth, violets, metals, vanilla, oak, licorice, chocolates, coffee, alcohol, Mediterranean spices and peppercorn.

Full bodied, jammy and rich, with medium acidity and nice legs.

Fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cherries, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, earth, leather, chocolates, mocha, dark coffee, spices and peppercorn.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and raspberries.

Good right out of the bottle, and didn't change much afterwards. Well balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Easy drinking and not very complex, but very enjoyable nonetheless.
A good sipping wine that will also work well with grilled meats and parties.

Nice acidity kicks in at the ending and makes it interesting and enjoyable.

A Central Coast blend of 71% Syrah, 16% Grenache, 8% Zinfandel, 2% Mourvedre and 3% Petite Sirah.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.

Nice fruity nose with blackberries, black currants, sweet plums, sweet cherries, leather, earth, violets, metals, vanilla, oak, licorice, chocolates, coffee, alcohol, Mediterranean spices and peppercorn.

Full bodied, jammy and rich, with medium acidity and nice legs.

Fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cherries, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, earth, leather, chocolates, mocha, dark coffee, spices and peppercorn.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and raspberries.

Good right out of the bottle, and didn't change much afterwards. Well balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Easy drinking and not very complex, but very enjoyable nonetheless.
A good sipping wine that will also work well with grilled meats and parties.

Nice acidity kicks in at the ending and makes it interesting and enjoyable.

A Central Coast blend of 71% Syrah, 16% Grenache, 8% Zinfandel, 2% Mourvedre and 3% Petite Sirah.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

Jan 14th, 2017
Jeremiah Diaz

Deep purple in color; black cherries, vanilla, and cigar box on the nose; medium plus acidity, medium tannins; tastes like plums, cherries, and a hint of chocolate with a long finish. It's a little hot, but very drinkable. Nellie likes it.

Deep purple in color; black cherries, vanilla, and cigar box on the nose; medium plus acidity, medium tannins; tastes like plums, cherries, and a hint of chocolate with a long finish. It's a little hot, but very drinkable. Nellie likes it.

Aug 11th, 2023
Mary Ellen Bonisteel

Very good will buy

Very good will buy

Jan 15th, 2023
Dawn E.

No vintage on this. Nice blend of GSM plus Petite Sirah and Zinfandel. Full bodied, smooth PnP, really love the licorice and anise on midpalate. $14 Costco great food wine or for gatherings. Nice chocolate, espresso, and leather notes. Easy drinking at 14.5 alc. no burn anywhere..careful! ๐Ÿ˜œ Not overly complex...decent balance...nothing offensive! .

No vintage on this. Nice blend of GSM plus Petite Sirah and Zinfandel. Full bodied, smooth PnP, really love the licorice and anise on midpalate. $14 Costco great food wine or for gatherings. Nice chocolate, espresso, and leather notes. Easy drinking at 14.5 alc. no burn anywhere..careful! ๐Ÿ˜œ Not overly complex...decent balance...nothing offensive! .

Aug 6th, 2021
Jenell McCarty

Good red blend, sweet top notes but smooth slightly oaky finish. Great price

Good red blend, sweet top notes but smooth slightly oaky finish. Great price

Jun 7th, 2020
Ross Freeman

Way too much vanilla for me

Way too much vanilla for me

Apr 15th, 2020
Frank Lin

Delicious, sweet and fruity and wonderful aromas. A great buy for $15 /// Had it again 11 weeks later and itโ€™s not as good. Lots of vanilla and a little too sweet. Still easy drinking, but aroma is not there. Puzzled. Might give it one last chance if I find the $11.99 deal.

Delicious, sweet and fruity and wonderful aromas. A great buy for $15 /// Had it again 11 weeks later and itโ€™s not as good. Lots of vanilla and a little too sweet. Still easy drinking, but aroma is not there. Puzzled. Might give it one last chance if I find the $11.99 deal.

May 6th, 2019
Shauna Summers

Exquisite! Tastes like a million but only costs $15. This is a lovely choice for any red wine fans.

Exquisite! Tastes like a million but only costs $15. This is a lovely choice for any red wine fans.

Apr 19th, 2019
Anne Ricci

Maple slightly sweet soft tannin. Full body.

Maple slightly sweet soft tannin. Full body.

Nov 18th, 2017
Lauren Berlin

Needs to breathe before drinking. Bold, smooth, and drinkable red blend.

Needs to breathe before drinking. Bold, smooth, and drinkable red blend.

Dec 2nd, 2015