
Winery
of the Week: Hunt Cellars - Paso Robles

When
The Hunt Family decided to pursue their dream, they were uncertain
where they would choose to build their vineyard. The Hunts spent
exhaustive days and weekends traveling to various premium wine
regions from Oregon, Washington, and throughout the state of
California. They finally narrowed their decision down to the
Central coast to San Luis Obispo County in California. Paso
Robles was selected because of its rich diversity in soils,
superb growing climate, and unique styles of wine making, along
with the spirit of graciousness and traditional American values.

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Hunt
Cellars 2014 "Cabovation Grand Reserve" Cabernet
Sauvignon
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 70-75
Review:
Red berries and plums interweave with expressions of pine,
vanilla, and anise on the nose. Flavors of cherry, blackberry,
and plum play among suggestions of cedar, vanilla bean,
and baking spice. With fine structure and depth, this
Cab will be lovely with a steak now and brilliant after
a few years in your cellar.
Rating: 94 |
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Hunt
Cellars 2014 "Bon Vivant" Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 40-55
Review:
An intoxicating of bouquet a cassis, black cherries, clove,
and toasty cedar rises up from a glass. Layers of fruit,
including currant, cherry, and boysenberry, meet with
nuances of toasty vanilla, clove, and cedar on the palate.
Polished tannins and superb balance make this a stand
out Cab.
Rating: 93 |
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Hunt
Cellars 2013 "Red Velvet" Red Blend
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): Cabernet Franc & Merlot
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 105-110
Review:
Ripe plums and cherries jump from a glass, followed by
elements of vanilla, mocha, and floral notes on the nose.
Smooth on the palate, flavors of red cherry and dark plum
meld with vanilla, cocoa, and rose petal. Offering lush
fruit and savory layers, it's a lovely wine.
Rating: 94 |
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Hunt
Cellars 2013 "One Hit Wonder" Petit Verdot
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): Cabernet Franc & Merlot
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 120-125
Review:
A bouquet of cherry, bramble berry, and vanilla greets
the senses. Waves of cherries, boysenberries, and plums
meld with hints of vanilla bean and minerals on the palate.
Great balance along with refined tannins endear this wine
to lamb loin.
Rating: 93 |
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Hunt
Cellars 2013 "Maestro" Red Wine
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, & Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 45-50
Review:
Waves of strawberries, raspberries, and cherries mingle
among notes of vanilla bean and brown spice on the nose.
Flavors of strawberry and bing cherry unfurl into highlights
of clove, toasty vanilla, and oak. Elegant with refined
tannins and a nice, dry finish, it's not a typical "Super-Tuscan,"
but it is very tasty.
Rating: 92 |
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Hunt
Cellars 2013 "Thriller" Red Wine
Winery:
Hunt Cellars
Grape(s): (Winemaker's Secret)
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 45-50
Review:
The nose presents with aromas of cherries, blackberries,
and plums, accented by clove, white pepper, and dark chocolate.
Lots of cherry, boysenberry, and raspberry flavors envolop
the palate, flowing into suggestions of vanilla, chocolate,
and spice. Smooth tannins frame the wine well, making
it ideal for your favorite BBQ dishes.
Rating: 92 |
By
Jason Barlow
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Spectacular |
92
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Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
85
— 88 |
Good |
81
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Solid |
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will
do so over the coming years
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