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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.
Robert Hall 2014 Chardonnay
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
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
Robert Hall 2015 Sauvignon Blanc
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
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
Robert Hall 2014 “Cuvee De Robles” Red Blend
Grape(s): 43% Grenache, 20% Cinsaut, 20% Syrah, & 17% Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
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
Robert Hall 2013 “Meritage” Red Blend
Grape(s): 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot, & 1% Malbec
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Price: 35-40
Tasting Notes:
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
Robert Hall 2014 Zinfanel
Grape(s): Zinfanel
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
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
Robert Hall 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
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
