KA is "the element of Fire" in Japanese. 

“One of or classic blends at Shale Oak, the KA is full bodied, mouth filling, and textured.  Its flavors hit with notes of blackberries, ground pepper and leafy herbs.” 

- 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

Double Gold - 2021 Orange County Commercial Wine Competition

This wine is rich and lengthy, medium plus bodied, full of stewed cherries and plumb, with essence of spices and herbs that perfume the nose. Great pairing with long roasted meat dishes like lamb or wine boar and roasted rosemary potatoes. 

“This is a wonderfully balanced Zinfandel made from fruit sourced from dry farmed vineyards on Paso Robles West Side. It is a juicy offering with a nice blend of white pepper, cedar, and red fruits.  ”

- 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.

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

95 Point Double Gold - 2021 Orange County Commercial Wine Competition

A complex nose of black cherry, clove and dark chocolate is matched by a mouthful of black fruits, subtle baking spice and well integrated oak.  The lingering pallete finshes silky smooth with a beautiful tannin prescense. 

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 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

"KU" means "Heaven & Sky" in Japanese.

Our first Grenache heavy Ku starts with an initial burst of bright red fruits is met with chalky tannins racy acid and spicy barrel notes.  

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.

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.