HALL
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Rainin Vineyard"
Diamond Mountain District AVA
Auction 26 | Lot No. 36
Vintage: 2019
HALL
Cabernet Sauvignon
Diamond Mountain District
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Selected from the finest block of the Rainin Estate Vineyard in the Diamond Mountain District nested appellation
- Precision farming produces balanced vines with low yields to ensure perfect ripening of tannin and flavor
- Exceptionally rich, this wine gushes with a density of opulence that cascades over length
- The Rainin Vineyard is nestled amongst the majestic pine forests and redwood groves of the Diamond Mountain District
Description
Every decision we make, every minute detail addressed in the winemaking process, must answer to one criterion: The wine must utterly, naturally and honestly express the character of the site from which it was grown.
Our meticulous winemaking methodology includes night harvesting and hand-sorting every berry; native yeast fermentation; and barrel aging sur lie to create more texture, richness and complexity.
We have never been a proponent of fining or filtering. This is an absolute guarantee that the wine was made with the least intervention and with the highest quality intentions.
The Rainin Vineyard, founded in 1998 by the Rainin family, is a bucolic, eight-acre site located on the rugged volcanic slopes of the Diamond Mountain District nested appellation. The vines are nestled amongst majestic pine forests and redwood groves.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Megan Gunderson
Winemaker, HALL
Winemaker Megan Gunderson Paredes began her career in the Napa Valley in 2001 when she moved from Colorado to California and worked as an intern at Robert Mondavi Winery. While at Mondavi, she discovered a passion for wine and viticulture and went on to become a Laboratory Manager for St. Supery Vineyards in Rutherford, then Dominus Estates in Yountville. At Dominus, she was able to refine her winemaking skills under the mentorship of Christian Moueix and Jean-Claude Barrouet, learning to hone her winemaking craft with unique methods. Megan has made several trips to France to study wine-making techniques, the most recent to Burgundy. Megan’s multiple degrees in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics have given her a unique and unmatched perspective into the scientific aspects of winemaking.
Country born: USA
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, followed by many years working in the vineyard, laboratory and cellar in multiple wineries.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Honors / Awards:
HALL has earned numerous awards from the industries top critics including five 100 point scores. To date, HALL has earned over 650 scores rated 90points and above from outlets such as Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Jeb Dunnuck, Vinous and more.
Winemaking Philosophy:
Minimalist, yet precise. Belief that wine is made in the vineyard. I want our wines to express a unique sense of place and time.
Dover Hall
Dover Hall 1500 Manakin Road
Manakin-Sabot VA 23103
804-784-6051
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Winery Distribution
HALL is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Alabama (Pinnacle Imports)
- Alaska (K & L Distributors)
- Arizona (Quail Distributing)
- Arkansas (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- California (RNDC)
- Colorado (RNDC)
- Connecticut (Connecticut Distributing (CDI))
- Delaware (Breakthru )
- Florida (RNDC)
- Georgia (RNDC/National One National Drive SW)
- Georgia (Beaumad & Associates, Inc.)
- Hawaii (RNDC/Youngs Market)
- Illinois (Khoener / Central )
- Illinois (Heritage Wine Cellars)
- Indiana (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Iowa (Southern Glaziers)
- Kansas (Ad Astra Selections)
- Kentucky (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Louisiana (RNDC)
- Maine (Nappi Distributors)
- Maryland (Breakthru )
- Massachusetts (Worldwide Wines)
- Massachusetts (Beaumad & Associates, Inc.)
- Michigan (Great Lakes Wine & Spirits)
- Minnesota (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Mississippi (Beaumad)
- Missouri (Breakthru - St. Louis)
- Missouri (Breakthru )
- Nevada (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- New Hampshire (Martignetti Co's of NH)
- New Jersey (Allied Beverage Group LLC)
- New Mexico (RNDC/National )
- New York (Frederick Wildman )
- North Carolina (Johnson Brothers/Mutual)
- North Dakota (RNDC)
- Oklahoma (RNDC)
- Oregon (RNDC/Youngs Market)
- Pennsylvania (Breakthru )
- Rhode Island (Rhode Island Distributing)
- South Carolina (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- South Carolina (RNDC)
- South Dakota (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Tennessee (Lipman Bros. )
- Tennessee (Empire Distributors of Tennessee Inc.,)
- Texas (RNDC)
- Texas (RNDC)
- Utah (Young's Market Company)
- Vermont (Farrell Distributing)
- Virginia (RNDC)
- Washington (RNDC/Youngs Market)
- West Virginia (Wine and Beverage Merchants)
- Wisconsin (RNDC/Youngs Market)
- Wyoming (Young's Market Company)
International:
- Canada - Alberta (Revelry)
- Canada - British Columbia (Revelry Imports)
- Canada - Ontario (Noble Wines)
- China (Kerry Wines)
- Costa Rica (TBD)
- Czech Republic (Californian Wines Eu)
- Hong Kong (Kerry Wines)
- Japan (Wine to Style)
- Puerto Rico (Fine Wine Imports)
- South Korea (Interwine)
- Taiwan (MinCare International Co)