Winemaker Notes
The 2020 vintage opens with enticing aromas of dark plum, cocoa nib, and fresh earth, laced with a subtle note of dried herbs. The soft and supple palate features concentrated dark fruits, and a savory umami character with round, lengthy tannin on the finish. The layers of this opulent wine will unfold beautifully with time in bottle.
Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall isn't as dark and super ripe as the 2021 or 2019. Cassis and cherry notes are nicely framed by mocha and toast on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is slightly coarse and open-knit, marked by hints of alcoholic warmth on the finish.
Hall Wines is located in Napa Valley and employs organic small-vine viticulture, precision winemaking, wild-yeast fermentation and micro-block blending to fully extract the purity and quintessence of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Their estate vineyards encompass more than 300 acres of classic Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. The Halls have a strong respect for the environment and a commitment to cutting edge technology to yield the highest quality grapes. Through meticulous attention to detail in the vineyards, Hall wines are able to express the unique and diverse character of Napa Valley's soils and climate.
One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light; sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil—as a perfect example, Rutherford’s famous dust or Stags Leap District's tart cherry flavors.