As featured in the 2009 Neiman Marcus Holiday Catalog,
the HALL Artisan Wine and Art Experience
HALL ARTISAN WINE AND ART EXPERIENCE When Kathryn and Craig Hall do something, they do it right. With his experience as a financial entrepreneur and hers from a California winemaking family, they have spent the past 15 years achieving greatness in Cabernet Sauvignons. On six California wine country estates, they have perfected precision winemaking using artisan standards, small vine viticulture and Earth-friendly practices. For those uber-deserving wine and art aficionados, we offer a unique immersion into the art of great winemaking. You and a guest can learn organic, artisan winemaking firsthand, tour the estates, enjoy private tastings of exclusive private vintages -- and have the singular chance to create your own personal vintage with a private blending session led by HALL Winemaker Steve Leveque. You even get to design your own label. There’s also a personal tour of the Halls’ world-class contemporary art collection with Kathryn as your guide, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic St. Helena winery and visitor center. In the evening, Kathryn will host a private gourmet dinner and wine event created especially for you, at the winery’s breathtaking Rutherford Estate cave. Your luxury accommodations at the Auberge Resorts Calistoga Ranch include activities customized for you and your guest. The best part: After your custom blend has aged in French oak barrels under Steve’s careful supervision, your personal cuvee will be bottled and delivered to you.
This amazing package includes:
• A luxurious three night stay at The Calistoga Ranch Resort.
• A concierge consultation to coordinate the scheduling of your visit.
• A luxury convertible rental car
• A walking tour of HALL's legendary Sacrashe vineyard conducted by Director of Vineyards, Don Munk, where you will learn the art of small-vine viticulture and organic farming.
• A Production Tour at HALL St. Helena with Winemaker Steve Leveque showcasing the state-of-the-art facilities, the first to receive LEED® Gold Status certification in Napa Valley.
• Participate in a wine making activity (depending on the time of the year--may include hand sorting grapes, filling barrels, barrel tasting and blending, or perhaps bottling).
• An in-depth blending session with the HALL Winemaking Team to craft your very own signature cuvee. These winery artisans will teach you "The Art of the Blend" and will work with you to create a truly unique cuvee that matches your palette and style.
• A morning activity to include a choice of golf, Spa or a Hot Air Balloon ride through Napa Valley.
• A dinner at the HALL Rutherford Estate in the stunning Wine Cave crafted of Hapsburg period bricks with Ambassador and Winery Owner Kathryn Hall subject to scheduling availability.
• Consultation with the HALL Marketing Team to develop your wine’s name and label.
• Six cases of your signature blend will be aged in French Oak until bottling; bottled in reserve glass; labeled and foiled per your specifications; and cellared until ready for release.
• A one year membership in The Collection, HALL’s pinnacle of Wine Club membership.
Price: $20,000
To order, call Jessica at (707) 967-2623
HALL WINES ARTISAN CELLAR SET For those who would like a taste of this good life, available separately is our HALL Wines Exclusive Artisan Cellar Set. This includes an exclusive selection of hand-crafted Cabernet Sauvignon:
You will receive a total of 24 bottles in all:
• 6 bottles 2005 HALL “Exzellenz” Cabernet Sauvignon
• 6 bottles 2005 HALL “Bergfeld” St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon
• 6 bottles 2006 HALL “Kathryn Hall” Cabernet Sauvignon
• 6 bottles 2006 HALL “Diamond Mountain” Cabernet Sauvignon
• Should you visit Napa Valley, you will also be treated to special winery access including a private tour and tasting with winemaker Steve Leveque. Advanced reservations required.
Price: $3,200
To order, call Jessica at 707-967-2657.