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At Hunt Cellars, winemaker David Hunt, has an artistic side, too. Alas, David lost his sight in 1989, so his expressions of art come in the form of his winemaking and his music. As a musician, he plays at his own winemaker dinners and indulges his passion for music by bestowing his wines with musical titles. Despite his blindness, David can still appreciate the beauty of Paso Robles. For him it comes through in the soil, the weather, the water and ultimately in the wines. Here’s what our tasting panel had to say about a handful of his current wines:
Hunt Cellars 2010 “CabOvation” Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
Currants, blackberries, and plums aromas open up into nuances of cedar, sweet spice, and vanilla on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of cassis, blackberries, and wild cherries that wrap around notes of toasty oak, vanilla, and clove. An elegant, deeply layered Cab, it’s a wine to savory on its own.
Rating: 97
Hunt Cellars 2010 “Starlight Concerto” Sauvignon Blanc
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
A bouquet of tropical fruit rises up from a glass. Flavors of mango, coconut, pineapple, and candied pear unfurl on the palate. A rich, round Sauvignon Blanc, it’s truly a one of a kind.
Rating: 92
Hunt Cellars 2010 “Encore” Blend
Grape(s): Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
Black cherries, blackberries, and cassis meld with notes of toasty oak, mocha, and vanilla on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of cherry, blackberry, and currant that combine with floral, oaky, and dark chocolatey suggestions. A lush blend with supple tannins, lamb chops would make a fine paring
Rating: 94
Hunt Cellars 2010 “Thriller” Red Blend
Grape(s): N/A
Region: Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
Fragrances of plums, blackberries, pomegranate, and toasty vanilla rises up from a glass. Cherry, blackberry, and plum flavors unfurl into traces of white pepper, vanilla, and cedar on the palate. A smooth, layered wine with silky tannins, open a bottle with your favorite gourmet pizza.
Rating: 94
