Winery
of the Week: Funt Cellars 3 - Paso Robles
At
Hunt Cellars, they specialize in "memorable wines."
Winemaker David Hunt is quite well known in
the wine community for his amazing barrel work, and once you've
tasted one of his bottles, it's not uncommon to wonder if you
should drink anything else.
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Hunt
Cellars 2009 "Opulence" Cabernet Franc
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Franc
Region: Paso Robles
Year:
2009
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: n/a
Review:
Notes of cherries, plums, and boysenberries unfold into
nuances of vanilla, clove, and chocolate on the nose.
Flavors of black cherry, currant, and plum wrap around
suggestions of vanilla, toasty oak, and campfire spice
on the palate. An elegant wine with luscious flavors,
it's one to savor.
Rating: 97 |
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Hunt
Cellars 2008 "Cask 21" Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles
Year:
2008
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: n/a
Review:
A bouquet of cherries, currants, cedar, and smoky vanilla
greets the senses. With a sip, flavors of blackberry,
cassis, and cherry open up into suggestions of smoke,
vanilla, and toasty oak. Smooth and layered, it's an very
interesting Cab.
Rating: 95 |
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Hunt
Cellars 2010 "Purple Haze" Malbec
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Malbec
Region: Paso Robles
Year:
2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: n/a
Review:
Fragrances of black cherries, plums, cassis, and cola
rise up from a glass. The palate reveals flavors of currant,
blackberry, and plum that unfold into traces of earth
and sassafrases root. A dark red with rich tannins, it
will pair nicely with chicken mole.
Rating: 94 |
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Hunt
Cellars 2010 "Que Sirah Syrah" Blend
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): Syrah & Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles
Year:
2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: n/a
Review:
Aromatics of bramble fruit, blueberries, and pomegranates
interweave with notes of spice and vanilla on the nose.
A sip reveals flavors of cherry, pomegranate, and blackberry
that open up into traces of pepper, vanilla, and earth.
A rich, bright wine with supple tannins, enjoy a with
your favorite BBQ.
Rating: 93 |
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Hunt
Cellars 2010 "Bon Vivvant" Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles
Year:
2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: n/a
Review:
Aromas of cherries, blackberries, and currants interweave
with hints of creamy oak and dark chocolate on the nose.
Flavors of bramble fruit and cassis unfold into nuances
of sweet spice, camp fire cedar, and vanilla on the palate.
A classic Cabernet with excellent structure, pair a bottle
with filet mignon.
Rating: 94 |
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Hunt
Cellars 2000 "Good Vibrations" Port
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles
Year:
2000
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: n/a
Review:
Fragrances of bramble fruit, black cherries, vanilla,
and herbs greet Dried cherries and cassis mingle with
traces of walnuts, chocolate, and caramel on the nose.
With a sip, flavors of currant and cherry interweave with
nuances of caramel and almonds on the palate. An elegant
yet complex port that's well-worth savoring.
Rating: 95 |
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Hunt
Cellars 2006 "Sweet Serenade" Petite Sirah Port
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles
Year:
2006
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: n/a
Review:
Fragrances of plums, blackberries, and dates along with
nutty suggestions rises up from a glass. The palate delivers
flavors of blackberry, raisin, and plum that blend with
nuances of walnuts, sweet spice, and chocolate. A supple
port with opulent flavors, enjoy a bottle with a dark
chocolate torte.
Rating: 95 |
Note:
Wines rated with a "+" have not yet reached their
peak quality but will do so over the next few years
By
Jason Barlow
96
— 100 |
Spectacular |
92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
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