AWARD-WINNING WINES
We have been making award-winning quality blends and single varietals in limited quantities since 2008. With a keen eye on sustainability in every facet of our business, all of our wines are SIP-Certified and almost all grapes are grown on our two Paso Robles Vineyards, in the heart of the Central Coast of California.
“Welcome to Mercurey! This beast of a Cabernet was aged for four years on 100% new French Oak. It is big and rich with incredibly smooth tannin. We're very excited for you to have this in your glass.”
- Curtis Hascall, Winemaker
"CHI" means "Earth" in Japanese.
“One of our favorite blends to create our 2017 CHI is a big bodied complex red. Flowery incenses and spice on the nose are followed by black raspberry and plum flavors.”
- Curtis Hascall, Winemaker
KA is "the element of Fire" in Japanese.
Our 2017 version lives up to the KA standard of being a full bodied, rich in texture, meaty wine. Blackberries, plums and spice are ever present in the nose, mouth and lingering finish.
"KU" means "Heaven & Sky" in Japanese
Wine club favorite KU 2017 offering in nothing short of amazing. Unique Zinfandel fruit and spice flavors found only in Paso Robles are backed with a giant structure provided by estate grown Syrah, Grenache and Petite Sirah.
"CHI" means "Earth" in Japanese.
Our 2018 "SMG" is strong, mature, and graceful, rich in berries and spice and everything nice. Drink some CHI to find your CHI.
This vintage is of our Grenache is showing bold cherry, cranberry, and blackberry, with hints of dark chocolate and baking spice. Pair this with a pulled pork or roast beef dish, delish!
KA is "the element of Fire" in Japanese.
"A beautiful blend of 25% each, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Syrah and Zinfandel. KA offers a big, spicy bouquet of mulled blackberries, plums, black pepper, chocolate and flowery incense. This wine is big, rich, full bodied and has a great finish."
-Curtis Hascall, Winemaker
"KU" means "Heaven & Sky" in Japanese.
“Our wineclub favorite Ku is medium-full bodied with a complex flavor profile. Zinfandel spice on the nose is followed by a mouth full of dark fruits and baking spice that come together for a smooth lingering finish.”
- Curtis Hascall, Winemaker
“If you've done a barrel tasting with me before you know I'm fired up for our first release of Mourvèdre. It has the most unique nose filled with a menagerie of baking spices. It’s lighter in body but packed with red fruit flavors and spice.”
- Curtis Hascall, Winemaker
"CHI" means "Earth" in Japanese.
This CHI blend has rich cassis and dried cigar tabacco filling the nose and palette. Bright anise shows through from start to finish ushering in dark cherry and hints of earthy slate.
Aromas of Bing cherries and dried cranberries waft out of the glass with a beautiful smokiness that comes across on the palate. Earthy notes are followed up with hints of vanilla and clove.
Aromas of bing cherries and dried cranberries waft out of the glass with this Grenache. It has notes of minerality with hints of vanilla and clove. Pair this wine with a turkey, cranberry sauce, and brie cheese sandwich. Yum!
KA is "the element of Fire" in Japanese.
This is a blend made up of some of our biggest and most complex wines our KA fills the mouth with blueberries, blackberries and finishes silky smooth.
"KU" means "Heaven & Sky" in Japanese.
The 2019 KU scored Double Gold (96Pts) at the Orange County Wine Competion
"Earth, smoke and petricor hit your senses as you breathe in the aroma. This wine comes in round and rich with firm tannins supporting lush black raspberry, black pepper, and a mocha finish."
-Curtis Hascall, winemaker
Our 2019 Mourvèdre offers a bouquet rich in dark fruit, complemented by hints of earth and dried herbs. On the palate, flavors of ripe berries are balanced by savory elements, showcasing integrated tannins and a lingering finish with a touch of spice.
- Curtis Hascall, Winemaker
Double Gold, Best of Class - 2022 Central Coast Wine Competition
92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
88 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Our 2019 Mourvèdre offers a bouquet of rich dark fruit, with hints of earth and dried herbs. Flavors of ripe berries are balanced by savory elements., showcasing good tannins and a long finish with a touch of spice. Perfect for a romantic evening and your favorite holiday movie. Cheers!
Double Gold, Best of Class - 2022 Central Coast Wine Competition
92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
88 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Always a beautiful pour from the bottle our Petite Sirah is dark and rich with large amounts of black fruits, chocolate and peppery notes.
This Petite Sirah is always a beautiful pour from the bottle. It is dark and rich with grandiose amounts of black fruits, chocolate, and peppery notes. Cozy up with this bottle by the fire this winter season.
“This full bodied beauty is a fine example of a westside Paso Robles Syrah. The aromatics consist of cola and toasted oak, while savory flavors of peppered meat and choclatey fruits finish with mouth filling smooth tannin.”
- Curtis Hascall, Winemaker
*Awarded Double Gold by Sunset Magazine
This Zinfandel is deep garnet red in the glass. It has ripe black and red raspberry notes in the nose and the texture is rich and full of mocha, briar and fresh cut meadow.
Our 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is very approachable and righ with flavors of red fruits. It has smooth tannins and a hint of mocha on the finish.
"CHI" means "Earth" in Japanese.
Sturdy Syrah and sassy Mourvèdre are balanced out by their fresh fruity friend, Grenache, to create a well-balanced masterpiece. The incredibly smooth finish is preceded by dark fruit and spicy tobacco elements.
This vintage of our Grenache is showing more bold blue and red berries and plum. It has pretty aromatics and is a little lighter in body compared to the 2018 and 2019.
KA is "the element of Fire" in Japanese.
"The nose reveals intricate nuances of cinnamon and a medley of baking spices. With a full-bodied presence, this blend unfolds on the palate with the essence of freshly picked red fruits, notably strawberries and raspberries. A linerging toasted oak completes this beautiful blend.
-Curtis Hascall, Winemaker
Showing off its dark briary fruit, the 2020 Petit Verdot has notes of baking spice and cedar plank. Over the top with plum and blackberry flavors with tannin that will continue to smooth in the coming years.
This dry farmed Zinfandel has a keen balance of fruit and spice and is loaded with flavors. Aromas of cedar and light pepper are properly balanced by big raspberry and blackberry flavors and delicate acidity.
2022 Central Coast Wine Competition Silver Medal
Another batch of sunshine in a bottle! Crisp and refreshing as ever, our Albariño sings with fresh citrus and will be versatile on the dinner table.
The one and only Pinot Noir ever made by Shale Oak!
Introducing Shale Oaks first take on Pinot Noir! This wine unveils a captivating bouquet of ripe cherries and delicate floral aromas. An elegant mouthfeel intertwines with red currants, blackberries and earthy spices.
2022 Central Coast Wine Competition Silver Medal
Bright aromas of fresh citrus and summer melon are abundant in the nose. A refreshing acidity leads to flavors of citrus zest and ripe stone fruits.
FU means "Good Luck" in Japanese
An abundance of tropical notes on the nose and pallet transport you to your favorite beach getaway. We left this white wine unfiltered to preserve all the excitement.