Winery
of the Week:
Robert Hall - Paso Robles, Ca
Robert
Hall Winery
is the result of an old-fashioned work ethic combined with traditional
winemaking techniques, state-of-the-art equipment and a team
of dedicated professionals. Their goal, with every wine they
produce, is to capture the essence of Paso Robles.
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Robert
Hall 2014 Syrah
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 88% Syrah, 6% Grenache, &
6% Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Aromas of cherries, blackberries, and blueberries meld
with suggestions of dark chocolate, clove, and oak on
the nose. A sip delivers flavors of dark cherry, boysenberries,
and blueberries that open up into nuances of sweet spice,
chocolate, and cedar. Rich fruit carried by polished tannins
integrates nicely with savory, smoky notes making this
Syrah a good match for chicken mole.
Rating: 90 |
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Robert
Hall 2015 Fume Blanc
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
Fragrances of Asian pear, green apple skin, wild grass,
and vanilla rise up from a glass. The palate showcases
flavors of pineapple, pear, and tart apple, accented by
traces of vanilla bean and grass. Fairly round, yet still
lively on the palate, swordfish would make a very nice
pairing.
Rating: 88 |
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Robert
Hall 2014 Petite Sirah
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 87% Petite Sirah & 13%
Syrah
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 30-35
Review:
Blueberries and blackberries intermingle with notes of
spice, bacon, and smoke on the nose. Black cherry, blueberry,
and bramble fruit emerge on the palate moving into hints
of cocoa, smoked meat, and clove. Opulent dark fruit and
plentiful tannins endear this wine to steak tacos.
Rating: 89 |
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Robert
Hall 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 76% Cabernet, 12% Merlot, 4%
Petit Verdot, 4% Petite Sirah, and 4% Syrah
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Aromatics of cassis, blackberries, and blueberries mingle
with clove, cocoa, and oak on the nose. With a sip, flavors
of black cherry, blackberry, and cassis come together
with elements of dark chocolate, toasty vanilla, and fennel
seed. A lighter style of Cab, it's soft tannins and ripe
fruit make it a good match for a roast chicken.
Rating: 88 |
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Robert
Hall 2014 Merlot
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 86% Merlot,7% Cabernet Franc,
4% Petite Sirah, & 3% Petit Verdot
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
A bouquet of blackberries, plums, leather, and dusty earth
greet the senses. Flavors of blackberry, cherry, and plum
come forth on the palate, along with traces of earth and
oak. The core of ripe dark fruit is appealing and cocoa
tannins make it best enjoyed with food, like pasta in
a meat sauce.
Rating: 88 |
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Robert
Hall 2014 Meritage
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 76% Cabernet, 42% Merlot, &
12% Malbec
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 35-40
Review:
Notes of cherry, cassis, and blueberry interweave with
allusions of cedar and minerals on the nose. Lush dark
fruit and a touch of vanilla is framed by woodsy and minerally
suggestions on the palate. Polished tannins are in concert
with lively flavors. Your favorite lamb dish would pair
nicely.
Rating: 89 |
By
Jason Barlow
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Spectacular |
92
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Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
85
— 88 |
Good |
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Solid |
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will
do so over the coming years
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