Winery
of the Week:
Robert Hall - Paso Robles
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 2015 Chardonnay
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 100%
Chardonnay
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
A bouquet of pears, peaches, sweet spice, and vanilla
greets the senses. The palate delivers flavors of ripe
peach, crisp pear, and passion fruit, along with hints
of toasty oak, minerals, and caramel. Lush fruit is nicely
balanced by a fresh acidity. Match up a bottle with pork
chops.
Rating: 89 |
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Robert
Hall 2015 Viognier
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 100%
Viognier
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Aromas of peach, honey dew, and tropical fruit mingle
with citrus blossoms and all-spice on the nose. With a
sip, flavors of melons, peaches, and passion fruits interweave
among traces of orange peal and all-spice. Fairly crisp
and floral, open a bottle with Chicken Korma.
Rating: 87 |
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Robert
Hall 2015 Rose De Robles
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 42%
Syrah, 30% Grenache, 11% Cinsaunt, 11% Mourvedre, &
6% Counoise
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Fragrances bing cherries, strawberries, cranberries, and
citrus zest rise up from a glass. Flavors of strawberry,
cranberry, and pomegranate emerge on the palate, alongside
traces of minerals on the palate. A bright, vibrant wine
that's not lacking for zip, pair a glass with shrimp cocktail.
Rating: 88 |
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Robert
Hall 2013 "Cavern Select" Malbec
Winery:
Robert Hall
Grape(s): 77%
Malbec, 12% Petite Sirah, 8% Merlot, 1.7% Cabernet, &
1.3% Cabernet Fran
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 35-40
Review:
Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, and cherries come
together with undertones of vanilla and earth on the nose.
A sip reveals flavors of blueberry, bramble fruit, and
black cherry that flow into suggestions of minerals, toasty
vanilla, and sweet spice. A rich wine with refined tannins,
Mexican dishes with steak or ground beef would make fine
companions. 427 cases produced.
Rating: 91 |
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