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Set along the westernmost boundaries of Paso Robles and surrounded by the wild Santa Lucia Mountain Range of California’s Central Coast, the Halter Ranch Estate is a 2,700-acre organic nature estate dedicated to land, art, and 100% organically farmed grapes. Envisioned by Swiss entrepreneur, philanthropist, and world-leading land conservationist Hansjörg Wyss, the estate is an homage to his mother, Alice Halter. It is a haven for the natural world to continue flourishing while it delivers exceptional, timeless wines.

All 256 acres of Estate vineyards are 100% CCOF certified organic. Twenty different grape varieties are planted on the steepest southern-facing slopes on our property, with ideal southern sun exposure and an elevation reaching 1,950 feet. The certified organic Estate vineyards makes up only a small piece of the Halter Ranch estate. We are dedicated to preserving a diverse environment and mitigating the effects of a monoculture. With less than 10% of our property dedicated to farming and building development, the remainder is left to the natural landscape, which includes oak woodland and migratory wildlife corridors.

Our production facility utilizes a multi-level gravity flow system that allows our winemaker to handle the fruit in the gentlest, most natural way possible while avoiding the pumping of stems and seeds. Integral to our facility’s sustainability are 20,000 square feet of wine caves, natural lighting, and nighttime air-cooling. A natural mass of hillside limestone, combined with the cave’s concrete walls, stabilizes our wine at the perfect 58º temperature and optimizes humidity for storage. We’re steadfast believers in environmentally efficient practices—and we think you’ll love every sip of the finished product.

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Halter Ranch Vineyard Ancestor Estate Reserve 2019

Halter Ranch Vineyard Ancestor Estate Reserve is made from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Malbec, 17% Petit Verdot,

Their flagship wine, Ancestor is their Bordeaux-style reserve blend, and an homage to the Ancestor Tree, the largest Coast Live Oak on record. The 2019 Ancestor showcases aromas of red currant and dark chocolate along with subtle hints of cinnamon and clove. The entry is soft and rich with layered flavors of blueberry, blackberry, and dark cherry. The mid- palate is thick and mouth coating with balanced acid. The finish is framed by integrated tannins and delicate flavors of caramel and truffle.

Pair with roasted meats, reduction sauces, and hearty stews. 

Review:

Baked blackberry, leather, cocoa and espresso-bean aromas show on the nose of this blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Malbec and 17% Petit Verdot. The palate is generous in fruit, tense in tannins and very approachable, showing creamy blueberry, pepper and wild-herb flavors.

-Wine Enthusiast 93 Points

 


 Wine Enthusiast: 93
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