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Winery
of the Week: Robert Hall - Paso Robles - 04

At
Robert Hall Winery, hard work and infinite attention to detail
are invested into every wine they make. By combining traditional
winemaking techniques, state-of-the-art equipment, and a team
of dedicated professionals, their goal is to capture the essence
of Paso Robles in every bottle.

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Robert
Hall 2017 "Cavern Select" Grenache Blanc
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): Grenache
Blanc
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
A bouquet of tropical fruits and spring flowers rise up
from a glass. A sip reveals flavors of mango, passion
fruit, and apple backed up by suggestions of citrus blossoms
and minerals. A good body and fresh acidity make this
a wine to pair with a variety of chicken or seafood Tai
dishes. 230 cases produced.
Rating: 90 |
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Robert
Hall 2015 "Cavern Select" Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 95%
Cabernet, 3% Merlot, & 2% Petite Verdot
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 45-50
Review:
Aromatics of black currants and blackberries combine with
highlights of coffee, nutmeg, and smoky oak on the nose.
Flavors of dried currant and bramble berry play nicely
among nuances of mocha, cigar box, and brown spice on
the palate. Polished tannins frame the wine nicely and
there's a good balance of fruity and savory character.
Open a bottle when you enjoy a rack of lamb. 445 cases
were made.
Rating: 91 |
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Robert
Hall 2015 Merlot
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 85%
Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, & 6% Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Lovely aromas of blackberries, cassis, and dark plums
mingle with hints of dark chocolate and clove on the nose.
The palate showcases flavors of blackberry, black cherry,
and currant, along with expressions of dark chocolate,
brown spice, and toasty vanilla. A supple wine with plush
tannins that's still fairly dry and layered making it
a very good buy for the price.
Rating: 91 |
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Robert
Hall 2015 "Cavern Select" Petite Sirah
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 100%
Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 35-40
Review:
Aromas of blueberries, blackberries, and boysenberries
jump from a glass, accented by herbaceous and cedary allusions.
Up front on the palate, there's rich, dark fruit, as flavors
of blueberry and boysenberry lead the way, before hints
of cedar and thyme follow up. Layered and complex, spicy
Mexican dishes will work nicely with this wine.
Rating: 90 |
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Robert
Hall 2015 "Cavern Select" Malbec
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 97%
Malbec, 2% Cabernet, 1% Merlot
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 35-40
Review:
The nose brings together aromas of blueberries and blackberries
with notes of fresh herbs and cedar spice. There's a balance
of flavors on the palate, with blueberry and dark cherry
flavors interweaving among elements of mint, herbs, and
sweet tobacco. Rather more substantial than many a California
Mablec, gamy meat dishes will make lovely pairings.
Rating: 90 |
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Robert
Hall 2015 "Cavern Select" Petite Verdot
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 100%
Petite Verdot
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 35-40
Review:
A complexity of aromas emerge from a glass with bramble
berries, blueberries and plums coalescing around highlights
of rose petals, earth, and toasty vanilla. On the palate,
there's an interplay of fruity and savory flavors, as
boysenberry, black plum, and blueberry notes come together
with floral and toasty accents. Offering dusty tannins
and interesting layers, it's a wine that could work well
as a pairing for brisket marinated in fresh herbs. 236
cases
Rating: 90 |
By
Jason Barlow
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Spectacular |
92
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Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
85
— 88 |
Good |
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— 84 |
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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