Robert Hall Winery

ROBERT HALL WINERY RECEIVES GOLDEN WINERY HONOR

Robert Hall Winery was honored to received the prestigious Golden State Winery honor at the California State Fair's 15th annual "Grape & Gourmet" held today, Wednesday, July 7th, 2010, in Sacramento, CA.  The State Fair announced the Best in California wines at the state's premier wine and food event which was attended by 3,000 guests.  The California's Grape & Gourmet was created to celebrate and acknowledge excellence in the California wine industry, as determined by the 2010 State Fair Commercial Wine Competition, the oldest and most prestigiously judged wine competition in North America.  At this year's competition there were 2,786 wine entries received from more than 600 participating wineries, judged by seventy-two professional wine judges. Robert Hall Winery is very pleased to receive the Golden Bear trophy along with medal and ribbons for 5 Best of Class-South Central Coast Appellation honors (2009 Viognier, 2009 Rose de Robles, 2007 Rhone de Robles, 2007 Syrah and the 2006 Vintage Port), 3 Gold Medals (2009 Rose de Robles, 2007 Rhone de Robles and 2006 Vintage Port), and 7 Silver Medals (2009 Sauvignon Blanc, 2008 Chardonnay, 2009 Orange Muscat, 2007 Syrah, 2007 Merlot and 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon).  Our top five scoring wines at the competition included our 95 Score 2006 Vintage Port, 94 Score 2009 Rose de Robles, 94 Score 2007 Rhone de Robles, 92 Score 2007 Syrah and 91 Score 2009 Viognier.   Winemaker / Director Don Brady accepted the honors on behalf of Robert Hall Winery joined by Assistant Winemaker Kevin Johansing, Cellarmaster Juan Contreras, Marketing Director Kim Murphy-Rodrigues, and National Sales Manager Danny Mantle.  We invite all to drop by Robert Hall Winery and enjoy a taste of these award-winning wines which we are very proud of!