Winery
of the Week:
Hunt Cellars in Paso Robles
David
Hunt, owner and winemaker, spent years looking for
the perfect venue for his wines and eventually settled on a
uniquely beautiful property of over 550 acres in the foothills
and mountains of Creston. This area met David's criteria for
topography, soil composition, unparalleled beauty, and ideal
terroirs - its varied elevations and mineral soil composites
mirror some of the world's great wine region. Given the quality
of wine at Hunt Cellars, it's clear David made a great choice.
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Hunt
Cellars 2007 "One Hit Wonder" Petite Verdot
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Petite Verdot
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2007
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: n/a
Review:
Cherries, cassis, and plumy notes mingle with hints of
cola and cedar on the nose. The palate reveals flavors
of black cherry, currants, and plum with accents of vanilla
and cedar. Elegant, yet bright and layered, this just
might be the best varietal Petite Verdot you taste.
Rating: 96 |
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Hunt
Cellars 2009 Cask 21 "Cabovatioin"
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2009
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: n/a
Review:
Fragrances of cassis, blackberries, and plums interweave
with suggestions of cedar, sweet spice, and vanilla on
the nose. Flavors of currants, blackberry, and cherry
open up into nuances of vanilla, toasty oak, and all-spice
on the palate. Velvety and supple, with rich tannins,
it's yet another example of how Paso is the new spot for
premium Cab.
Rating: 95 |
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Hunt
Cellars 2010 "Unforgettable" Merlot
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Merlot
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: n/a
Review:
Notes of cherries, blackberries, and red currants meld
with hints of vanilla and cedar on the nose. The palate
delivers flavors of currants, blackberry, and cherry that
finishes with suggestions of caramel and oak. A rich wine
with harmonious tannins, it's a bit wound-up now but will
be excellent in a year or two.
Rating: 93+ |
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Hunt
Cellars 2009 "Que Sirah Syrah"
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): Syrah & Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2009
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
A bouquet of pomegranates, black cherries, plums, and
spice rises up from a glass. A sip delivers flavors of
cherry, pomegranate, and plum that meld with accents of
toasty vanilla and pepper. Velvety, bright and rich, it's
a blend to savory.
Rating: 94 |
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Hunt
Cellars 2009 "Starlight Concerto" Sauvignon
Blanc
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2009
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
Aromas of pineapples, apricots, coconuts and honey greets
the senses. Coconut, pineapple, and sweet apricot emerge
on the palate accented by hints of creamy oak and honey.
A mouth-filling white with excellent layers, you'll probably
never taste a Sauvignon Blanc like it.
Rating: 93 |
By
Jason Barlow
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Spectacular |
92
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Outstanding |
89
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85
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Solid |
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