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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 Sauvignon Blanc
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Paso Robles
Price: 10-15
Tasting Notes:
Fragrances of citrus fruits, pears, and minerals rise up from a glass. Flavors of lime, grapefruit, and pear are accented by hints of white spice and fresh minerals on the palate. A crisp white with a vibrant acidity, fans of lively Sauvignon Blanc ought to try this bottle.
Rating: 87
Robert Hall 2013 “Cuvee de Robles” Blend
Grape(s): 38% Grenache, 24% Cinsaut, 21% Syrah, & 17% Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of blackberries, currants, and cherries interweave with notes of black pepper on the nose. The palate reveals flavors of bramble fruits and black cherry that unfold into nuances of spice, minerals, and leather. A hearty red with supple tannins, pair a bottle with your favorite gourmet sausages.
Rating: 89
Robert Hall 2012 Syrah
Grape(s): 82% Syrah, 11% Grenache, 5% Petite Sirah, & 2% Mourvedre
Region: Paso Robles
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
Notes of black cherries, plums, and blackberries come together with hints of leather and cedar on the nose. Plum, cherry, and boysenberry flavors emerge on the palate, along with traces of minerals, smoke, and white pepper. Dark and robust, it’s a wine that will pair well with lamb.
Rating: 88
Robert Hall 2012 Merlot
Grape(s): 82% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petite Sirah, & 1% Petit Verdot
Region: Paso Robles
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
Aromatics of blackberries and black cherries mingle with nuances of smoky oak and dusty earth on the nose. With a sip, flavors of cherry, plum, and red currant combine with notes of minerals and toasty oak. Velvety tannins and a mineral highlights make this a wine ideal to enjoy with food.
Rating: 88
Robert Hall 2012 Cabenet Sauvignon
Grape(s): 82% Cabernet Sauvignon 8% Petite Verdot 5% Merlot & 5% Syrah
Region: Paso Robles
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of currants and bramble fruits meld with accents of toasty oak and dark chocolate on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of cassis, blackberry, and dark cherry that unfold into suggestions of licorice, mocha, and herbs. A supple wine with food friendly tannins, try a bottle with hamburgers off the grill.
Rating: 87
Robert Hall 2012 Vintage Port
Grape(s): 43% Alvarelhão, 28% Souzão, 16% Tinta Cão, & 13%Touriga
Region: Paso Robles
Price: 30-35
Tasting Notes:
A bouquet of blackberries, raspberries, caddied walnuts, and clove greets the senses. A sip delivers flavors of raspberry, pomegranate, and blackberry along with accents of all-spice and nutty suggestions. A rich, lush Port that’s fruit-driven, enjoy a glass with a hazelnut dessert.
Rating: 89
