Winery
of the Week: Hunt Cellars 2 - 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 2002 "Zinful Delight" Port
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Zinfandel
Region: Paso Robles
Year:
2002
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: n/a
Review:
Aromatics of dried cherries, walnuts, dark chocolate,
caramel, and licorice greet the senses. Flavors of cherry
and raspberry interweave with candied walnuts, butterscotch,
and mocha on the palate. Lush, rich, layered, it's a brilliant
example of California Port.
Rating: 97
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Hunt
Cellars 2010 "Irresistible" Petite Sirah
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles
Year:
2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: n/a
Review:
Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, and black cherries,
meld with accents of clove, white pepper, and cedar on
the nose. Notes of blueberry, plum, and blackberry come
together with suggestions of anise, sweet spice, and pepper
on the palate. A supple red with a fine complexity, it's
a top-notch Petite Sirah.
Rating: 95 |
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Hunt
Cellars 2010 "Rhapsody In Red" Blend
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): Cabernet Franc, Merlot, &
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles
Year:
2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: n/a
Review:
Fragrances of bramble fruits and cassis combine with traces
of camp fire spice, cedar, and vanilla on the nose. The
palate reveals flavors of blackberry, cherry, and plum
that are accented by traces of toasty oak, vanilla, and
mocha. Velvety tannins, concentrated dark fruit, and oaky
highlights are balanced nicely in this wine.
Rating: 93+ |
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Hunt
Cellars 2010 "Rhapsody" Sangiovese
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Sangiovese
Region: Paso Robles
Year:
2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: n/a
Review:
Strawberries, cranberries, and cherries open up into suggestions
of smoky sweet spice, butterscotch, and oak on the nose.
A sip reveals flavors of strawberry, pomegranate, and
bing cherry, along with accents of caramel, cedar, and
honey. Smooth and bright, it's not a typical Sangiovese,
but it is very tasty.
Rating: 94 |
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Hunt
Cellars 2010 "Bon Vivant" 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. A classic
Cabernet with excellent structure, pair a bottle with
filet mignon.
Rating: 94+ |
Note:
Wines rated with a "+" have not yet reached their
peak quality but will do so over the next few years
By
Jason Barlow
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Spectacular |
| 92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
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Good |
81
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Solid |
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