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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

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

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+

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

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

Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

 

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