Troublemaker is a Rhne-inspired blend

made by Austin Hope and crafted with

Syrah, Mourvdre, Grenache, and Petite
Sirah. The wine exhibits complexity and
depth while still emphasizing its lush and
rich body. By utilizing excellent fruit, a
veteran winemaker and careful
blending, Troublemaker sets the bar for
quality and value in Paso Robles.
MULTI-VINTAGE Wine is best made
when a winemaker has choices. This
philosophy is evident in the
Troublemaker, a blend crafted from
multiple varietals and vintages. The
selected lots of wine come from 2010
and 2011 vintages. Aged wine from
2010 (80%) adds complexity and
structure; while the bright, young wine
from 2011 (20%) brings forth a
freshness that helps complete the
finished wine.
BLEND Inspired by the blends of the
southern Rhne, Troublemaker consists of
67% Syrah, 22% Mourvdre, 8%
Grenache and 3% Petite Sirah. Syrah is
the backbone of the wine, setting the
stage with a fruit-forward style and full
body. Rustic and lively flavors from
Mourvdre blended with bright and
sweet cherry flavors from the Grenache
help round the wine. A dash of Petite
Sirah adds color and tannin.
VINEYARDS 100 percent of the grapes
for this proprietary blend are grown in
Paso Robles. We source grapes from a
number of vineyards throughout the
diverse appellation - seeking a variety
of flavors to make this unique blend.
Rhne varietals are becoming
increasingly popular in the heart of the
Central Coast with the limestone and
chalky soils and unique microclimates
that greatly influence the flavor profiles
of these varietals.
PRODUCTION Upon harvest, grapes
are crushed and fermented in five and
ten ton capacity, open-top tanks. The
2010 wine was aged in French oak
barrels (15% new) for 16 months. The
final blend was crafted in the summer of
2012 by adding the aged wine (2010)
to the new vintage (2011), which had
seen about 8 months of oak barrel
aging. It was filtered once, just prior to
bottling in August 2012.
TASTING NOTES Troublemaker
combines elegance and power. Bright
aromas of black cherry and licorice
evolve into a stronger bouquet
reminiscent of smoked meats. The wine
shows intensity and depth with a rich and
textural mouthfeel. Complete with dark
berry and strawberry fruit flavors along
with earthy hints of leather and cocoa, it
is a balanced wine that culminates with a
long finish.
BLEND: 67% Syrah, 22% Mourvdre,
8% Grenache, 3% Petite Sirah
APPELLATION: Paso Robles
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
PRODUCTION: 8,250 cases
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P. O. Box 3260 Paso Robl es, CA 93447 p: 805- 238- 6979 f : 805- 238- 4063 hopef ami l ywi nes. com
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