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Page 1: CELLAR NOTES - Shop Napa Valley Wine | Tours and Tastings...Wine Enthusiast 2011 – 92 Pts. –James Laube Wine Spectator 2014 – 91-93 Pts. (barrel) –James Laube Wine Spectator

CELLAR NOTES

Page 2: CELLAR NOTES - Shop Napa Valley Wine | Tours and Tastings...Wine Enthusiast 2011 – 92 Pts. –James Laube Wine Spectator 2014 – 91-93 Pts. (barrel) –James Laube Wine Spectator

“At HALL Wines, we choose a combination of traditional

and innovative methods in both the vineyard and the

cellar—an approach that honors the land, celebrates a

Napa Valley heritage of more than 150 years, and results

in wines of the very highest quality. These priorities are at

the heart of everything we do.”

Craig Hall-Vintner

Kathryn Walt Hall -Vintner

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more—are tailored to bring out the best expression of varietal and vintage

from every vineyard block. All our wines mature in carefully selected

French oak barrels.

WINERY FACILITY & VISITOR CENTER

HALL acquired the historic Bergfeld winery in 2003. In 2009, the winery

became the first in California to be distinguished as a Leadership in

Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certified fully-sustainable

production facility by the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Green

Building Rating System. Since then, HALL has received a second LEED®

Gold Certification for our modern tasting room and state-of- the-art

production facility. In addition to the LEED® certifications, we are proud to

be the first winery to offer a Tesla electric vehicle charging station.

IN THE COMMUNITY

“Since launching HALL Wines, we have been dedicated to the preservation

of the environment and bringing innovation to Napa Valley. HALL Wines is

always looking for new ways to support the sustainable-living movement.

We continue to reinforce our commitment to the health of this extraordinary

land and to the ecosystem of greater Napa Valley.”

—Ambassador Kathryn Hall, HALL Wines owner and vintner

IN THE VINEYARD

In our vineyards, we cultivate every block according to its specific elevation,

soil, slope, aspect, and microclimate to make sure the fruit develops the

purest expression of its origin. Our estate vineyards are 100% hand harvested

at peak ripeness.

Our philosophy of environmental responsibility and sustainable stewardship

not only protects the land for generations to come, but also results in

superior wines. Five of our seven Cabernet Estate vineyards have been

certified organic by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). We

are committed to maintaining organic integrity and to ecological production

that includes conserving soil, reducing pollution, and promoting a healthy

ecosystem at every stage of farming and winemaking.

WINEMAKING PRACTICES

After careful hand-harvest, grapes are sorted at the winery with a cutting-

edge digital optical sorting machine that uses lasers and sensors to allow

only the finest fruit to reach our fermentation tanks. The gentle, precision

winemaking methods of Director of Winemaking Steve Leveque and his

team—optical sorting, cold soaking, 100% gravity-flow winemaking, and

TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION

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MAKING WINES AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL

starts with doing everything right in the

vineyard—both technically and intuitively.

Don Munk and I work in concert to ensure

our vineyards are in a place of perfect

balance throughout every step of the

growing season. Farming vine by vine,

organically and responsively, we are

rewarded with fruit that achieves perfect

ripeness and a complex, balanced, and

singular site expression.

In the winery, we intervene as little as possible and allow the fruit to

transform itself, through its native yeasts, into the wine it is destined

to become. Our many state-of-the-art tools ensure total precision—

from our cutting-edge optical sorter to our micro-calibrated heating

and cooling systems. We let the wine take the lead, making scientific

and artistic decisions along the way to coax out the purest, richest

articulation of the fruit.

As a winemaker and as a native of this valley, I feel incredibly blessed

to work with these amazing vineyards, craft wines in the most

innovative facilities around, and work among the talented, passionate

people of HALL Wines. With all these wonderful assets, we are able

to accomplish wines that are both approachable now and capable of

cellaring for decades—rich, eloquent, and vineyard-driven.

Steve Leveque

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NAPA VALLEY COLLECTION

Our Napa Valley Collection

celebrates the finest fruit

from our estate and partner

vineyards throughout the Napa

Valley. These selections, our

HALL Napa Valley Sauvignon

Blanc, HALL Napa Valley

Merlot, HALL Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon and

HALL “Kathryn Hall” Cabernet

Sauvignon serve as the core

of our winemaking efforts.

Discover them through our

winery, as well as in select wine

shops and fine restaurants

throughout the world.

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HALL Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, the backbone of our collection, is a wine of classic Napa Valley expression. We select fruit from as many as 13 of Napa Valley’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon appellations, from rugged mountainsides and gentle foothills to the lush valley floor and alluvial benchlands on either side of the Napa River. By blending these lots, we create a rich panorama on the palate—a landscape of complexity and character that beautifully reflects the unforgettable terroir of this world-class region.

Dark garnet in color, the HALL Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon displays concentrated aromas of pure dark fruit with a light floral lift. The palate is bright and dense, with plenty of structured tannins buttressed by French oak. The result is a well-integrated, nuanced, and complex wine.

HALL NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON

2013 – 92+ Pts.–Robert ParkerThe Wine Advocate

2012 – 91 Pts.–Virginie BooneWine Enthusiast

2011 – 92 Pts.–James Laube Wine Spectator

2014 – 91-93 Pts.(barrel)–James Laube Wine Spectator

2008 – 95 Pts.–Robert ParkerThe Wine Advocate

2006 – 94 Pts.–James Laube Wine Spectator

2010 – 90 Pts.–James Laube Wine Spectator

“In a league of its own when it comes to cost and availability.”

–James Laube, Wine Spectator

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HALL NAPA VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC

HALL NAPA VALLEY MERLOT

With our Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, our goal is to capture the fresh, vibrant, delicate qualities of the variety—its grapefruit and white floral characters. The grapes come from a mélange of cool climate vineyards in the valley, where we focus on reducing yields and manicuring the canopy for just the right sun exposure. This wine really is built in the vineyard. We ferment in stainless steel to deliver complex, mouthwatering crispness.

Merlot tends to ripen early, so for our Napa Valley Merlot we look to cooler vineyard sites where grapes develop vibrant, nuanced character. The wine has deep garnet color with intriguing dark red and black fruit expression. Merlot from Hardester Ranch, with its gravelly hillside topography, contributes weight, concentration, and notes of rich chocolate. Supple tannins on the palate support the flavors and deliver a silky mouthfeel. Enjoy now and over the next five years.

2015 – 90 Pts.–MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator

2014 – 91 Pts.–Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast

2013 – 92 Pts.–Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast

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HALL KATHRYN HALL CABERNET SAUVIGNON

HALL “Kathryn Hall” Cabernet

Sauvignon, our signature blend, is

ultimately defined by its core of

dark, succulent Sacrashe Rutherford

Vineyard fruit. Meticulous attention

in the vineyard—careful canopy

management, optimization of sun

exposure—develops grapes with

supple, ripe, opulent tannins.

Vintage after vintage, our Kathryn

Hall Cabernet Sauvignon is

characterized by an interplay of

elegance and concentration. It

displays voluptuous, dark berry

fruit aromas with notes of crushed

lavender and graphite that carry

over onto a dense palate. The wine’s

intensity lasts over a lengthy finish.

2014 – 93-96 Pts. (barrel)Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2013 – 98-100 Pts. (barrel)Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2012 – 95 Pts. Cellar SelectionVirginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast

2012 – 97+ Pts.Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2010 – 96 Pts.Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2011 – 93 Pts.James Laube, Wine Spectator

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ARTISAN COLLECTION

A pioneering winemaker from the 1800s. A small plane’s emergency landing on the outskirts of

Darwin, Australia. A child’s unforgettable Father’s Day artwork. These are some of the stories behind the HALL Artisan Collection. The consistent personalities of these unique wines are inspired by our history and by the friends and family of our founders and team.

We source the Artisan Collection from vineyards throughout Napa Valley and, in some cases, Alexander Valley in Sonoma County. This gives us a wide range of exceptional vineyards to choose from as we determine the best fruit for the wine’s personality each year. We also experiment with blending varietals, highlighting different combinations according to the distinctive attributes of any given vintage.

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HALL COEURCABERNET SAUVIGNON

HALL ELLIE’S CABERNET SAUVIGNON

This wine is named for Craig Hall’s mother, Eleanor “Ellie” Hall, who was an artist and teacher. She inspired Craig’s love of art, and one of her original artworks graces the wine’s label. Crafting this blend is an exercise in balance. We look to mountain vineyard sources for soft, elegant tannins and fresh, appealing herbal characters. The wine opens with aromas of dark fruit, licorice, and savory crushed sage that carry over onto a vibrant, dense palate. A percentage of Merlot contributes a silky mouthfeel. Enjoy now and over the next decade.

The HALL St. Helena property, formerly the Napa Valley Cooperative Winery, was established as one of Napa’s pioneering winemaking locations in

1885. Between 1933 and 1960, the cooperative served as the largest winery in the valley

and produced as much as 40% of Napa Valley’s wine. It was the heart—or ‘Coeur’ (translated in French)—of the foundation of Napa winemaking.

Our “Coeur” Cabernet Sauvignon was inspired by the artisanal skills of the winegrowers and winemakers of the mid-1900s who helped elevate this now world-famous region. This blend is a celebration of our St. Helena vineyard sources, where gravelly, low vigor soils and the cooling influence of Pacific breezes develop grapes that produce a lush, dense, aromatic wine. Aromas and flavors of dark briar fruit, blackberry, cassis, and cola are true to the characteristic profile of this region’s wines. The palate has an opulent, harmonious balance of fruit, oak, and tannin that carries through the long finish.

2012 – 93 Pts.–Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast

2013 – 90 Pts.–James Laube, Wine Spectator

2012 – 92 Pts.–James Laube, Wine Spectator

2011 – 90 Pts.–James Laube, Wine Spectator

2010 – 95+ Pts.–Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate

2007 – 94 Pts.–Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast

2012 – 94 Pts.–Owen Bargreen, International Wine Report

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HALL JACK’S MASTERPIECECABERNET SAUVIGNON

HALL EIGHTEEN SEVENTY-THREE CABERNET SAUVIGNON

In 1873, Captain William Peterson established his pioneering winery on our St. Helena property. Throughout the 1930’s and 40’s, the site grew to become the most important winery in Napa Valley, producing nearly 40% of any given vintage. The fruit for our “Eighteen Seventy-Three” comes from the rugged slopes of the Vaca mountain range that form the eastern flank of Napa Valley. These west-facing vineyards receive less rainfall and full afternoon sun. The wines have intensity, brightness and a certain energy and edge. We enjoy blending the power and individuality of these vineyards as a commemoration of the trailblazing spirit of Napa’s first vintners.

HALL “Eighteen Seventy-Three” is a bold blend, with pure, concentrated aromas and flavors of ripe dark fruit, cassis, and earth, with notes of vanilla from oak aging. The palate is robust, layered with sturdy tannins that frame the fruit character. A thread of minerality weaves through the silky finish. This wine’s structured tannins will evolve beautifully over the next decade.

Each year, former winemaker and current president of HALL Wines, Mike Reynolds, returns to his first love and blends a signature Cabernet Sauvignon known as “Jack’s Masterpiece.” The wine is named for Mike’s son, who created the

label artwork as a Father’s Day gift when he was 18-months old.

We build “Jack’s Masterpiece” from select vineyards in Napa Valley, including mountain vineyards that provide incredible backbone and density. The wine has ripe black fruit characters on the nose, with toasty oak nuances from barrel aging. The palate is dark and brooding with lush black fruit and spice. Dense, chewy, fully-integrated tannins deliver a long and fruity finish.

2012 – 93 Pts.–Virginie BooneWine Enthusiast

2010 – 94+ Pts.–Robert ParkerThe Wine Advocate

2014 – 94-96 Pts. (barrel)–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2013 – 96-98 Pts. (barrel)–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2012 – 93 Pts.–Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast

2010 – 94 Pts.–Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate

2011 – 91 Pts. Cellar Selection–Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast

2013 – 94 Pts.–James LaubeWine Spectator

2012 – 95 Pts.–Robert ParkerThe Wine Advocate

2012 – 95 Pts.–Owen Bargreen, International Wine Report

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HALL CRAIG’S CUVEERED WINE

HALL DARWIN SYRAH

“Craig’s Cuvee” was conceived by Craig Hall as an unconventional, appealing red blend to enjoy every day with family and friends. This wine is made in limited quantities and allows us to experiment with blending wine

varieties and vineyard sources, playing up the most unique and captivating qualities of every vintage.

“Craig’s Cuvee” Red Wine has dark berry notes, with hints of earth and tar. A bright, vibrant palate makes it perfect for pairing with hearty fare.

We named this Syrah-based wine for the town of Darwin, Australia, where Kathryn and Craig’s small plane once required an emergency landing. When they were safely on the ground, the Halls toasted their well-being with an Aussie Shiraz/Cabernet blend and pledged to create a similar wine in the Napa Valley to commemorate the occasion.

For HALL “Darwin,” we look to cool-climate Syrah vineyards where the variety enjoys longer hangtimes on the vine, softening tannins and developing earthy characters and spice complexity. This is a dark, muscular, earthy wine with savory aromas of licorice and smoked meats. The palate confirms a big, meaty character, concentrated with a rustic, mineral finish.

“Going through the blending

session, we look forward

to Craig’s Cuvee. It’s our

chance to build something

light-hearted and whimsical,

yet compelling.” –Steve Leveque Director of Winemaking

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HALL T BAR T RANCHCABERNET SAUVIGNON

HALL T BAR T RANCHSAUVIGNON BLANC

This remarkable Sauvignon Blanc is crafted as a pure, honest expression of its vineyard. Our “T Bar T Ranch” stretches across the steep and rugged eastern ridgeline of Alexander Valley in Sonoma County. The property is an ideal site for farming both Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon, as the rough, elevated terrain develops intense, complex fruit.

Bright pale straw in color, our “T Bar T Ranch” reveals bright tropical fruit aromas with floral notes and hints of honeycomb that linger over an intriguing finish. The wine is fermented in a combination of new French oak and neutral oak barrels, to develop depth and complexity, and stainless steel to retain freshness. We craft this wine without fining, filtration, or malolactic fermentation to maintain its intrinsic energy and purity.

Our “T Bar T Ranch” stretches across the steep and rugged eastern ridgeline of the Alexander Valley in Sonoma County.Alexander Valley is the most sought-after of all Sonoma County appellations for Cabernet

Sauvignon. Grapevines here develop smaller clusters of smaller berries,

resulting in highly concentrated varietal character.

Our “T Bar T Ranch” Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep garnet color and aromas of dark cassis preserves, sweet tobacco, caramel, and toast. The tannins stand up on the palate and support the ripe, dark fruit. This is a lean, elegant wine—characteristic of Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy over the next decade.

2014 – 91 Pts. Editor’s Choice–Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast

2013 – 91 Pts.–Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast

2011 – 90 Pts.–MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator

2010 – 93 Pts.–Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast

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APPELLATION WINES

The HALL Appellation Wines celebrate the diversity of Napa Valley with selections that come from

several of its distinct, world-class growing regions: Saint Helena, Stags Leap District, Howell Mountain, Diamond Mountain District, Mount Veeder and Rutherford. Each of these regions is defined by its unique growing conditions—from the glass-chipped soils of Mount Veeder to the warm valley floor of Saint Helena. It’s this combination of conditions—soil types, micro-climates, terrain—that enable each of these

regions to develop specific characters in wine grapes, personality profiles that could come from no other place on earth.

Wines from our Appellation collection come from our estate and partner vineyards throughout these sought-after growing regions. From the renowned Sacrashe Vineyard in Rutherford to the Bergfeld Estate in Saint Helena, we believe each vineyard site behind these wines exemplifies the finest qualities the appellation has to offer.

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HALL STAGS LEAP DISTRICTCABERNET SAUVIGNON

HALL BERGFLED CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Our Bergfeld Vineyard in Saint Helena is one of the oldest in Napa Valley, first planted to vine in 1859 by William Peterson, a New England sea captain and winemaking pioneer. We cultivate this vineyard by hand, down to each and every vine. It sits on rocky, ancient riverbed soils with exceptional drainage; this reduces vine vigor and results in small, highly concentrated grapes. Cool, valley-floor nights maintain the grapes’ natural acidity, while warm, sunny days develop ripe, opulent fruit character and firm tannins.

This is a powerful wine, with deep plum color, juicy blackfruit aromas and flavors, hints of toasty oak and black pepper from aging in French oak barrels, and balanced acidity. Structured tannins provide a robust mouth-feel and support the fruit over a lengthy finish. This wine will drink well over the next 20 years.

The Stags Leap District is a unique appellation in Napa Valley. Its boundaries are formed by the Stags Leap palisades to the east, rolling hills and the Napa River to the west; the Yountville Cross Road to the north, and flatlands to the south. We

source this wine from two vineyard partners in this appellation, an enclave east of the trail that

heats up dramatically during the day, then cools down just as dramatically at night from the marine influence of San Pablo Bay. This gives us fully ripened grapes with pitch-perfect acidity.

Our “Stags Leap District” Cabernet Sauvignon is rich violet-red in color, with an exuberant nose of red fruit and Bing cherry with floral notes. The palate exhibits bright red berry flavors with a vibrant core of dense tannins. The finish is floral, elegant, and mouthwatering. The wine will evolve well over the next 20 years.2013 – 94+ Pts.

–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2013 – 94-96 Pts. (barrel)–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2012 – 94-98 Pts. (barrel)–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2010 – 96 Pts.–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2012 – 93 Pts. Cellar Selection–Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast

2010 – 95 Pts.–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2012 – 93 Pts.–James Laube, Wine Spectator

2011 – 92 Pts.–Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast

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HALL DIAMOND MOUNTAIN DISTRICTCABERNET SAUVIGNON

HALL HOWELL MOUNTAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON

The lowest point of the Howell Mountain appellation, in the northeastern corner of Napa Valley, has an elevation of 1400 feet, well above the fog line. This creates a natural inversion layer that drenches the vines in sunlight from daybreak to sunset. Cooler spring temperatures mean the growing season starts earlier than on the valley floor, while warm summer nights develop dense, opulent fruit. The rocky, volcanic soils provide excellent drainage, stressing vines and leading to the low vigor that gives us small clusters of dark, intense berries.

Our “Howell Mountain” Cabernet Sauvignon has dense garnet color and vivid red and black fruit laced with floral hints. Lush, mouth-coating tannins add complexity and support the concentrated fruit over a lengthy finish. Enjoy over the next 15 years.

Nestled in the northwestern hillsides of Napa Valley, the Diamond Mountain District is sparsely planted, with fewer than 550 acres under vine. This warm hillside appellation is perfect for ripening Cabernet Sauvignon. With porous, nutrient-poor, volcanic

soils, the fruit produces wines with distinctively earthy, chocolate-laced character, wrapped

around rich, opulent tannins. The appellation takes its name from the bits of glass in the soil left over from ancient volcanic activity.

Opaque violet-red in color, our “Diamond Mountain District” Cabernet Sauvignon has earth-driven aromas of cocoa powder, roasted sage, and spice that carry over onto a dense, rich, mouth-coating palate. The wine finishes long with well-integrated oak. Enjoy over the next 15 years.

2013 – 94-97 Pts. (barrel)–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2014 – 91-93 Pts. (barrel)–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2012 – 94 Pts.–James Laube, Wine Spectator

2013 – 96 Pts.–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2014 – 92-94 Pts. (barrel)–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2010 – 96 Pts.–Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate

2009 – 94+ Pts.–Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate

2012 – 98+ Pts.–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2011 – 90 Pts.–Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar

2011 – 91 Pts.–Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

2010 – 96 Pts.–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

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HALL EXZELLENZCABERNET SAUVIGNON

HALL MOUNT VEEDER CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Our “Mount Veeder” Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the cooler reaches of this appellation, closer to Carneros. Mountainside vineyards here have exceptionally diverse soils that include sedimentary soils from the geologic rise of ancient sea beds, volcanic material, and old-forest coniferous material. Vines experience naturally reduced vigor and produce smaller berries of significant concentration.

There is something exotic to the character of this wine—a consistent quality year after year with big, dark fruit and distinctive energy. On the nose, deep blue and black fruit characters are accented with hints of earth and cocoa. A highly dense, well-structured palate supports the powerful fruit. Enjoy over the next 20 years.

“Exzellenz” is the Austrian title for “Ambassador.” The name of this exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced exclusively from our Sacrashe estate in Rutherford, honors founder Kathryn Walt Hall’s service as U.S. Ambassador to Austria. Fittingly, this

wine comes from a barrel selection that represents the unique qualities of this vineyard, a site high

atop the eastern ridge of the Vaca mountain range. The vineyard’s nutrient-poor volcanic tuff soils and gentle slopes create beneficial stress, so that vines here produce small berries of extraordinary concentration.

HALL “Exzellenz” has deep ruby-purple color and vivid dark fruit aromas that carry over onto a densely structured palate. This is a bold, serious wine. Enjoy now and for the next 15 years.

2013 – 95 Pts. Editor’s Choice–Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

2012 – 97+ Pts.–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2013 – 96 Pts.–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2012 – 95 Pts. Editor’s Choice–Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast

2014 – 94-96 Pts. (barrel)–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2013 – 91-94 Pts. (barrel)–Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

2009 – 93-95 Pts.–Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate

2007 – 96 Pts.–Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast

2012 – 95+ Pts.–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2010 – 100 Pts.–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

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The HALL Platinum Collection of wines represent the pinnacle of

everything we do. We select grapes from our favorite blocks of our most exclusive vineyard sources and keep production to no more than 12 barrels of each wine. Due to its limited availability, access to our Platinum Collection offering is through a wait list.

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HALL RAININ VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON

HALL THE BISHOP CABERNET SAUVIGNON

This wine takes its name from HALL Winemaker Steve Leveque—“Leveque” means “The Bishop” in French. “The Bishop” represents the 12 very best barrels of our entire vintage each year. It is a blended wine, therfore every year its components—the vineyard sourcing, the appellation—will change. Some things, however, are a sure bet. “The Bishop” will be built on power and finesse, with aging potential of 10 to 15 years.

Our winegrowing partners Jen and Frances Rainin own a beautiful, intimate estate on Diamond Mountain from which we source high quality Cabernet Sauvignon. In the most exceptional years, we create a vineyard-designate “Rainin Vineyard” Cabernet Sauvignon in very limited quantities. We select the best barrels from the best block of the vintage. These wines express the opulent, decadent dark fruit, dark spice, and cocoa character that represents the ultimate Diamond Mountain District expression.2014 – 94-96 Pts. (barrel)

–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2013 – 92-94 Pts. (barrel)–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2012 – 96 Pts. Cellar Selection–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2012 – 95 Pts. Cellar Selection–Wine Enthusiast

2014 – 95-97 Pts. (barrel)–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2012 – 95 Pts.–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2013 – 100 Pts.–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

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HALL SACRASHE VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Our Sacrashe estate is the source of our first-ever 100-point wine. The vineyard lies hidden atop the eastern ridge of the Vaca mountain range in Rutherford, where volcanic tuff soils and gentle slopes stress vines into yielding concentrated and exotic Cabernet Sauvignon. For our vineyard-designate wine, produced in extremely limited quantities, we select the finest barrels from the best block of the vintage. Sacrashe Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, with its dark, voluptuous fruit, has unsurpassed richness, density and power.

2014 – 94-96 Pts. (barrel)–Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

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PRICING & PREFERRED RATES:

� 15% Discount on Napa Valley Collection Wines.

� 10% Discount on Winery Exclusive Wines.

� 15% Discount on WALT Appellation Wines.

� 10% Discount on WALT Single Vineyard Wines.

� Enjoy preferred partner pricing for your hotel accommodations and car service needs.

VISITS & MEMBER-ONLY EVENTS:

� Complimentary tastings for you and three guests at HALL St. Helena and WALT Sonoma Square.

� Dedicated Member Area when you visit HALL St. Helena.

� Complimentary HALLmark tour for you and three guests at HALL St. Helena.

� Member preferred pricing on HALL Rutherford Appellation Exploration $100/guest ($125 public).

� Members only events: Wine Blending Seminar, WALT Lobster Feed, and “HALLiday at our “House” Gala.

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HALL membership offers you priority access to wines only available from the winery, shipped to you quarterly. Membership avails preferred pricing on all wines, complimentary tastings and tours when visiting, invitations to special events, and a host of other perks with no cost to join.

PRIMARY COLORS

The Primary Colors membership is for those seeking access to wines only available from the winery. Selections focus on Cabernet Sauvignon alongside featured Bordeaux varieties. The average 2-bottle quarterly shipment is $150.

COLLECTION MEMBERSHIP

The Collection offers priority access to HALL’s most scarce Artisan Cabernet Sauvignons. Many of our rarest Appellation offerings are exclusive to Collection Members. The average 2-bottle quarterly shipment is $275.

HALL MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

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PRIORITY ACCESS:Priority access and member exclusivity to our most sought after wines, including pre-access to our “Kathryn Hall” Cabernet Sauvignon.

TENURE: � Receive a $1 anniversary bottle on your membership anniversary.

� After your first year of membership, receive an 18% discount on Napa Valley Collection, featuring “Kathryn Hall” Cabernet Sauvignon.

� After your second year of membership, receive a 20% discount on Napa Valley Collection, featuring “Kathryn Hall” Cabernet Sauvignon.

� After three or more years, receive a 25% discount on Napa Valley Collection, featuring “Kathryn Hall” Cabernet Sauvignon.

� Milestone anniversary gifts.

� After two years, receive complimentary enrollment in GEMS of Napa Valley —a collection of family owned Napa Valley and Sonoma County Wineries offering preferred benefits to members.

REFERRAL PROGRAM:Send friends and family to visit HALL St. Helena, HALL Rutherford, and WALT Sonoma! If they become a member, you and your friend receive a $1 referral bottle in your following club shipment. Both parties need to be active members in order to receive the referral bottle.

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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

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401 St. Helena Hwy S. | St. Helena, CA 94574

707.967.2626 | HALLwines.com