My guest this week is Caine Thompson Managing Director of Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles.
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ounded in 1999 by the late entrepreneur Robert Hall, Robert Hall Winery showcases the best Paso Robles has to offer. The winery has three estate vineyards in the Geneseo and Estrella Districts, totaling 136 planted acres of fruit. In addition to growing Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, and Syrah, the winery also sources grapes across the Paso Robles AVA. This provides Head Winemaker Don Brady with a broad range of soils and micro-climates that, together, create optimal fruit for the beautiful wines that capture the essence of Paso Robles.
Brady has been with the winery since its inaugural vintage. Under his winemaking expertise with Winemaker Amanda Gorter, Robert Hall continues to promote the Paso Robles wine region as one of the top winegrowing regions in California. Together, Brady and Gorter craft wines inspired by the pioneering spirit of the winery’s founder and the honest pursuit of The Good Life. Well-Earned. Visit Robert Hall Winery online at www.roberthallwinery.com.
Thompson joined Robert Hall Winery in 2020 after three years as President of Rabble Wine Co. and has over 15 years of industry experience. His broad experience in the wine industry extends internationally and ranges from General Management at Locations Wine by Dave Phinney in Napa Valley, to Managing Director of the natural and biodynamic New Zealand winery, Pyramid Valley Vineyards, to Managing Partner of New Zealand’s first precision viticultural company, Spatial Solutions.
As Managing Director of the winery, Thompson will work closely with the hospitality, tasting room, wine club, and winemaking teams to evolve the winery’s direct-to-consumer sales, consumer experience, and community relations. Thompson will also work closely with the winemaking team on the winery’s tasting room only wine offerings. Caine will also join the executive leadership team at O’Neill as the company looks to continue its rapid growth in the US.
FREE Virtual Wine Tasting
Join me Saturday June 19, 6:00 p.m. Central
for a Facebook LIVE Virtual Wine Tasting
The Paso wines of Robert Hall with special guest Caine Thompson,
Managing director of Robert Hall Winery
Paso Robles is a magnificent place to grow grapes and these wines from Robert Hall are classic examples of the quality wines being produced! Buy the wines at Jacob Liquor Exchange on North Rock Road or call your local wine merchant to order.
- 2019 Robert Hall Sauvignon Blanc
- 2018 Robert Hall Paso Red Blend (This wine not available in Kansas yet 🙁 )
order direct online www.roberthallwinery.com - 2017 Robert Hall Merlot
- 2018 Robert Hall Cabernet
Print this for wine info: Robert Hall Tasting Guide Go here to join the tasting!
Robert Hall Winery is nestled into the hillside east of Paso Robles, the heart of California’s enchanting Central Coast. “Our estate grown vineyards allow our winemakers to maintain a high level of control and capture the big, bold characteristics of Paso fruit in every bottle. With a maritime climate of warm days and cool nights, a variety of soil types, and diverse elevations, Paso Robles provides the perfect canvas for developing rich, complex flavors. As one of the most recognized wineries to call this area home, we are proud of our roots and strive to make wines that truly showcase the essence of Paso Robles.” www.roberthallwinery.com