Hall Wines
The North End Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Inky, dense and oil. Dark fruit, but not a standout.
Inky, dense and oil. Dark fruit, but not a standout.
Dec 3rd, 2017
Another day, another Hall I've never seen or heard of before. Compared to the '14 Jack's Masterpiece I've had, definitely more approachable at this young age. Peppery and spicy up front and definite presence of plum. Heavy on the palate. Tannic. Out of the Hall portfolio I've tasted, I'd put this in the middle.
Another day, another Hall I've never seen or heard of before. Compared to the '14 Jack's Masterpiece I've had, definitely more approachable at this young age. Peppery and spicy up front and definite presence of plum. Heavy on the palate. Tannic. Out of the Hall portfolio I've tasted, I'd put this in the middle.
Apr 16th, 2017
Red plum, blackberry, menthol, nutmeg, violet, and iron on the nose. Full of youthful energy on the palate, but feels a bit lean at times. Lingering bittersweet finish.
Young and delicious.
Red plum, blackberry, menthol, nutmeg, violet, and iron on the nose. Full of youthful energy on the palate, but feels a bit lean at times. Lingering bittersweet finish.
Young and delicious.
2018 with spicy marinara pasta - very nice sturdy wine
2018 with spicy marinara pasta - very nice sturdy wine
Jun 11th, 2024Fruit forward, wish it was a bit more balanced with acidity, but still a nice bottle and easy to drink for a CA cab.
Fruit forward, wish it was a bit more balanced with acidity, but still a nice bottle and easy to drink for a CA cab.
Feb 1st, 2023
Intense earth and rhubarb nose. Very smooth plumb. Cherries. Tobacco. Six years old and still had many more to go.
Intense earth and rhubarb nose. Very smooth plumb. Cherries. Tobacco. Six years old and still had many more to go.
Nov 25th, 2022
Plumb Plumb and smooth. Another great Hall wine.
Plumb Plumb and smooth. Another great Hall wine.
May 26th, 2022A Hall bottling I’ve not heard about before. Inaugural vintage is 2014. Predominately from Calistoga and Saint Helena (hence North End of the valley). 22 months 80% new French oak.
No detail notes, but this is beautifully balanced and elegant. Approachable but have the structure for 20-25 years cellaring.
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers!
A Hall bottling I’ve not heard about before. Inaugural vintage is 2014. Predominately from Calistoga and Saint Helena (hence North End of the valley). 22 months 80% new French oak.
No detail notes, but this is beautifully balanced and elegant. Approachable but have the structure for 20-25 years cellaring.
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers!
Always one of our favorites from Hall.
Always one of our favorites from Hall.
Dec 20th, 2020