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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.
Hunt Cellars 2002 “Zinful Delight” Port
Grape(s): 100% Zinfandel
Region: Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
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
Hunt Cellars 2010 “Irresistible” Petite Sirah
Grape(s): 100% Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
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
Hunt Cellars 2010 “Rhapsody In Red” Blend
Grape(s): Cabernet Franc, Merlot, & Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
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+
Hunt Cellars 2010 “Rhapsody” Sangiovese
Grape(s): 100% Sangiovese
Region: Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
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
Hunt Cellars 2010 “Bon Vivant” Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
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
