CHI - The element of Earth
SUI - The element of Water
KA - The element of Fire
FU - The element of Wind
KU - The element of Void or Sky
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
"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.
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
"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.
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
"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.
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.
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.
"SUI" means "Water" in Japanese.
"Fermented and aged in concrete, this SUI has a wonderfully salacious and round-mouth feel. The nose pops with ripe stone fruit and juicy fruit gum. The mouth follows suit with a slight salinity and dry finish."
- Curtis Hascall, Winemaker
