Winery
of the Week:
Robert Hall - Paso Robles, Ca
Tucked
into the hillside east of Paso Robles, along
California's enchanting Central Coast, is Robert Hall
Winery, where years of hard work and infinite attention
to detail are invested into every bottle of wine they make.
As farmers first, the goal is to nurture the land and coax from
it the finest fruit possible from the vineyards on the Hall
Ranch - each with its own personality and each expressing unique
nuances that strive to capture the essence of Paso Robles.
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Robert
Hall 2014 Chardonnay
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 100%
Chardonnay
Region: Paso Robles, Ca.
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Aromatics of pineapples, pears, and peaches come together
with whispers of vanilla and oak on the nose. A sip reveals
flavors of ripe pear, stone fruit, and golden apple, accented
by a hint of creamy oak on the palate. Offering a round
mouth-feel and a friendly acidity, it's a solid Chardonnay
for under $20.
Rating: 89 |
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Robert
Hall 2015 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 100%
Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Paso Robles, Ca.
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
The nose offers aromas of citrus fruits and green apple,
along with allusions of grass and minerals. Flavors of
lime, lemon, and grapefruit combine with notes of fresh
minerals on the palate. Crisp and lively, pair a glass
with your favorite shell fish.
Rating: 87 |
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Robert
Hall 2014 "Cuvee De Robles" Red Blend
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 43%
Grenache, 20% Cinsaut, 20% Syrah, & 17% Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles, Ca.
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Fragrances of blackberries, blueberries, cherries, and
earthy spice rise up from a glass. The palate delivers
flavors of cherry and blackberry that flow into hints
of minerals and white pepper. With inviting fruit and
cocoa tannins, a juicy lamb burger would make a fine companion.
Rating: 88 |
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Robert
Hall 2013 "Meritage" Red Blend
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 40%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot, &
1% Malbec
Region: Paso Robles, Ca.
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 35-40
Review:
Black cherries, plums, and currants mingle with suggestions
of cocoa, earth, and spice on the nose. With a sip, flavors
of black currant, plum, and cherry open up into nuances
of smoky oak, dusty earth, and spice on the palate. Dark
fruit and minerally highlights endear this wine to a rich,
creamy pasta sauce.
Rating: 90 |
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Robert
Hall 2014 Zinfanel
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): Zinfanel
Region: Paso Robles, Ca.
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
A bouquet of strawberries, raspberries, and white pepper
greets the senses. The palate showcases flavors of raspberry,
plum, and strawberry, alongside suggestions of pepper
and sweet spice. A Zin that has welcoming red fruit and
plush tannins, it's a fine bottle to open with a BBQ chicken
pizza.
Rating: 88 |
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Robert
Hall 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 100%
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles, Ca.
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Aromas of black cherries, cassis, and blackberries meld
with highlights of licorice, oak, and chocolate on the
nose. A sip reveals flavors of currant, cherry, and blackberry
that interweave with nuances of cocoa, licorice, and vanilla.
A fine expression of rich fruit framed by supple tannins
make this quite a Cab for under $20.
Rating: 90 |
Other
Robert Hall Wine Reviews:
Winery
of the Week: Robert Hall - Paso Robles
By
Jason Barlow
| 96
— 100 |
Spectacular |
| 92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
| 85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
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