Hunt
Cellars - Memorable Wines
By FBWorld Team
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
other than Hunt Cellars wine.
Click
on labels to enlarge |
Hunt
Cellars 2008 Que Sirah, Syrah
Winery:
Hunt Cellasrs
Grape(s): Syrah & Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2008
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: n/a
Review:
Aromatics of blueberry, plum, and pomegranate meld with
suggestions of sweet spice and pepper on the nose. A sip
reveals flavors of blackberries, plums, and pomegranates
accented by notes of all-spice, dark chocolate, and a
bit of pepper. A richly structured wine with lovely layers
of flavor, fans of bolder reds should drink it now; fans
of more elegant wines ought to lay a bottle down. Either
way, it's a special treat.
Rating: 95 |
|
Hunt
Cellars 2008 Hilltop Syrah
Winery:
Hunt Cellasrs
Grape(s): 100% Syrah
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2008
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: n/a
Review:
A bouquet of plums, boysenberries, and pomegranate comes
together with hints of white pepper, roast coffee, and
cocoa on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of cherry, plum,
and pomegranate with accents of pepper, dark-chocolate,
and herbs. A bright, bold, layered Syrah, fans of dry,
heartier reds will enjoy this bottle very much.
Rating: 93 |
|
Hunt
Cellars 2008 Cloud 9 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:
Hunt Cellasrs
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2008
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: n/a
Review:
Aromas of blackberries, cassis, and cherries mingle with
notes of bacon and toasty oak on the nose. Flavors of
cherry, currant, and plum are accented by hints of cedar
and smoked meat. Nicely balanced, with supple tannins,
fans of rich yet rather elegant Cabs will enjoy this bottle.
Rating: 94 |
|
Hunt
Cellars 2010 Twilight Time Viognier
Winery:
Hunt Cellasrs
Grape(s): 100% Viognier
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: n/a
Review:
A bouquet of peach, coconut, honeysuckle, and custard
greets the senses. A sip unfurls flavors of honeydew and
white peach along with floral and nutty suggestions. A
round, rich wine with layers of flavors, fans of creamy,
full-bodied whites will enjoy this bottle very much.
Rating: 93 |
|
Hunt
Cellars 2010 Cinq D' Blanc
Winery:
Hunt Cellasrs
Grape(s): (White Blend)
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: n/a
Review:
Aromatics of pineapple, mango, and peach come together
with notes of banana chips on the nose. Flavors of pineapple,
peach, apricot, and mango are accented by hints of caramel
on the palate. A rich, creamy white that's loaded with
flavor, you're not likely to try anything else like it.
Rating: 93 |
By
Jason Barlow
96
— 100 |
Spectacular |
92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
|
|