When developer Robert Hall moved to Paso Robles in 1994, he was planning to retire. He bought some land and planned to plant a vineyard. But it wasn’t long before he was expanding his plantings and producing wine. Hall decided to focus on Cabernet Sauvignon and Rhone-style wines - two of Paso Robles’ strengths.

Blanc de Robles is winemaker Don Brady’s white Rhone blend, marrying roughly equal amounts of Roussanne and Grenache Blanc, along with a dash of Picpoul Blanc. It’s a wine that’s bright and racy, with juicy white peach and pear flavors, accented by a slight floral note and a hint of mineral on the finish. The wine is a little creamy, from daily lees-stirring, but oak doesn’t intrude much into the flavor profile: 59 percent of the wine was fermented in neutral oak, while the rest was in stainless steel. Blanc de Robles, which sells for $20, is a zesty little number that will complement shrimp or other shellfish, or perhaps a lighter chicken dish.