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Austin / Hope Family Wines Chardonnay
Austin / Hope Family Wines · California, Central Coast · United States
$12.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Sterling Vineyards Napa Chardonnay, is $18.99. If you want to spend less, Cartlidge & Browne Winery Chardonnay is $9.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A ripe but clean California Chardonnay: pineapple, melon and lemon up front, with a soft touch of browned butter, almond and creaminess.
You’ll like this if…
You like California Chardonnay with tropical fruit and some texture, but you do not want a heavily oaky or overly buttery style.
Why buy it
It delivers a recognizable Paso Robles Chardonnay style at an approachable price, with enough freshness for food and enough richness for sipping.
Best for
Roast chicken, seafood in butter sauce, creamy pasta, and shoppers looking for a fuller white that still finishes crisp.
Style
Medium-bodied, dry, tropical-fruited, lightly creamy, and citrus-balanced.
Drinks like
Lightly oaked California Chardonnay from Paso Robles, Monterey, or Santa Barbara County.
Experience level
Easy for casual Chardonnay drinkers, with enough regional character for more curious shoppers.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
lemon-herb roast chicken · crab cakes or lobster rolls · fettuccine with cream sauce and mushrooms · triple-cream brie or young gouda
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 45-50°F
- Decanting:
- No decant needed; let it warm slightly in the glass if served very cold.
- Glassware:
- Medium-bowled white wine or Chardonnay glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy now while the citrus and tropical fruit are fresh.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days, refrigerated and recorked.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
AUSTIN Paso Robles Chardonnay brings ripe tropical fruit, pineapple and melon together with crisp citrus lift. A modest neutral-oak component adds texture and a gentle creamy edge without losing the clean, bright finish.
Wine details
- Type
- white
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Grapes
- 100% Chardonnay
- Producer
- Austin / Hope Family Wines
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California, Central Coast
- Appellation
- Paso Robles
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Sourced from Paso Robles AVA Chardonnay vineyards; the producer's current factsheet notes sourcing across six of the eleven districts, with key sources in San Juan Creek and El Pomar.
- Vessel:
- Fermented in 26% neutral French oak barrels and 74% stainless steel tanks.
About the winery · Austin / Hope Family Wines ›
Hope Family Wines is a family-owned Paso Robles producer operated by Austin Hope. The AUSTIN label is presented by the winery as a tribute to Paso Robles and is focused on wines that express the region in an accessible way. The Chardonnay is positioned as a Paso Robles Chardonnay with ripe tropical fruit balanced by citrus-driven freshness. Hope Family Wines also notes long-standing relationships with growers throughout Paso Robles and the broader region.
Critic reviews
89/100Wine Enthusiast
“Roasted apple, browned butter and toasted almond aromas; baked apple and caramel on a soft frame.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Austin / Hope Family Wines Chardonnay dry or sweet?
- Austin / Hope Family Wines Chardonnay is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Austin / Hope Family Wines Chardonnay taste like?
- A ripe but clean California Chardonnay: pineapple, melon and lemon up front, with a soft touch of browned butter, almond and creaminess.
- What food pairs with Austin / Hope Family Wines Chardonnay?
- It pairs well with lemon-herb roast chicken, crab cakes or lobster rolls, fettuccine with cream sauce and mushrooms and triple-cream Brie or young Gouda.
- How should I serve Austin / Hope Family Wines Chardonnay?
- Serve at 45-50°F. No decant needed; let it warm slightly in the glass if served very cold. Glass: Medium-bowled white wine or Chardonnay glass.
- Is Austin / Hope Family Wines Chardonnay a good value?
- At $12.99 it carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Austin / Hope Family Wines Chardonnay?
- Cartlidge & Browne Winery Chardonnay is a comparable Chardonnay at $9.99. See Cartlidge & Browne Winery Chardonnay
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Austin / Hope Family Wines Chardonnay?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.