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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 else.
Hunt Cellars 2009 “Opulence” Cabernet Franc
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Franc
Region: Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
Notes of cherries, plums, and boysenberries unfold into nuances of vanilla, clove, and chocolate on the nose. Flavors of black cherry, currant, and plum wrap around suggestions of vanilla, toasty oak, and campfire spice on the palate. An elegant wine with luscious flavors, it’s one to savor.
Rating: 97
Hunt Cellars 2008 “Cask 21” Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
A bouquet of cherries, currants, cedar, and smoky vanilla greets the senses. With a sip, flavors of blackberry, cassis, and cherry open up into suggestions of smoke, vanilla, and toasty oak. Smooth and layered, it’s an very interesting Cab.
Rating: 95
Hunt Cellars 2010 “Purple Haze” Malbec
Grape(s): 100% Malbec
Region: Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
Fragrances of black cherries, plums, cassis, and cola rise up from a glass. The palate reveals flavors of currant, blackberry, and plum that unfold into traces of earth and sassafrases root. A dark red with rich tannins, it will pair nicely with chicken mole.
Rating: 94
Hunt Cellars 2010 “Que Sirah Syrah” Blend
Grape(s): Syrah & Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
Aromatics of bramble fruit, blueberries, and pomegranates interweave with notes of spice and vanilla on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of cherry, pomegranate, and blackberry that open up into traces of pepper, vanilla, and earth. A rich, bright wine with supple tannins, enjoy a with your favorite BBQ.
Rating: 93
Hunt Cellars 2010 “Bon Vivvant” 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 on the palate. A classic Cabernet with excellent structure, pair a bottle with filet mignon.
Rating: 94
Hunt Cellars 2000 “Good Vibrations” Port
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
Dried cherries and cassis mingle with traces of walnuts, chocolate, and caramel on the nose. With a sip, flavors of currant and cherry interweave with nuances of caramel and almonds on the palate. An elegant yet complex port that’s well-worth savoring.
Rating: 95
Hunt Cellars 2006 “Sweet Serenade” Petite Sirah Port
Grape(s): 100% Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
Fragrances of plums, blackberries, and dates along with nutty suggestions rises up from a glass. The palate delivers flavors of blackberry, raisin, and plum that blend with nuances of walnuts, sweet spice, and chocolate. A supple port with opulent flavors, enjoy a bottle with a dark chocolate torte.
Rating: 95
