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Hunt Cellars 2010 "Cloud 9" Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 70-75

Review:
A bouquet of cherries, plums, herbs, and toasty vanilla rises up from a glass. The palate reveals flavors of black cherry, ripe plum, and currant that open up into notes of vanilla, cedar, and earth. Elegant, with polished tannins and rich fruit, it's an excellent Cabernet. 224 cases produced.
Rating: 95

Hunt Cellars 2011 "Purple Haze" Malbec
Winery: Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): Malbec
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 35-40

Review:
Aromas of blueberries, blackberries, and cherries interweave with suggestions of sarsaparilla root and clove on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of bramble fruit, blueberry, and plum, alongside nuances of anise, sarsaparilla root, and minerals. Opulent fruit and a round mouthfeel make this a fine match for chicken mole. 125 cases were made.
Rating: 94

Hunt Cellars 2011 "Rhapsody in Red" Grand Reserve
Winery: Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 70-75

Review:
Fragrances of cherries, plums, mocha, and cedar greet the senses. On the palate, flavors of ripe cherry, red currant, and black plum come together with traces of vanilla, espresso bean, and smoky oak. With silky tannins and luxurious fruit, it's beautiful sipped alone but would pair quite well with wild mushroom risotto. 200 cases produced.
Rating: 94

Hunt Cellars 2010 "Encore Plus" Grand Reserve
Winery: Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 105-110

Review:
Cassis, black cherries, and boysenberries mingle with accents of vanilla, clove, and dark chocolate on the nose. Flavors of dark cherry, currant, and blackberry unfold into elements of herbs, sweet spice, and vanilla bean on the palate. A wine with supple tannins and layered fruit, enjoy a glass with lamb chops. Just 50 cases were made.
Rating: 93

Hunt Cellars 2011 "Unforgettable" Merlot
Winery: Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): Merlot
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 40-45

Review:
The nose offers notes of blackberries, cassis, and cherries that blend with allusions of sweet spice and toasty oak. The palate showcases flavors of blackberry, currant, and black cherry, accented by highlights of clove, cocoa, and oak. Dark, rich fruit combined with a nice structure to make this a fine match for beef tenderloin. 175 cases produced.
Rating: 93

Hunt Cellars 2011 "Starving Artist" Barbera
Winery: Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): Barbera
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 50-55

Review:
Aromatics of dried red berries and red plums coalesce with undertones of caramel and campfire spice on the nose. Raspberry, strawberry, and cherry flavors emerge on the palate, along with traces of butterscotch and spice. Much softer and more lush than its Italian counterparts, have it with a light neapolitan pizza. 168 cases were made.
Rating: 92

Hunt Cellars 2013 "Starlight Concertro" Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 30-35

Review:
Ripe tropical and sweet citrus fruits play with notes of toasted coconut on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of peach, mango, and pineapple, moving into elements of candied coconut and sweet cream. Mouth-filling and much more opulent than most Sauv Blancs, savor this one on it's own. 147 cases produced.
Rating: 92