Author Archive: Jasonb

Preserving a Sense of Place with Pinot Noir

Preserving a Sense of Place with Pinot Noir

 Place and wine are quite intimately connected. The plot of land where the grapes are grown has a great part to play in the ultimate expression of the resulting...

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Thinking with his Heart and not his Head

Thinking with his Heart and not his Head

  Mitchell Katz isn’t your typical winemaker. He wanders out from the back room, in sandals, a navy t-shirt, and most noticeably, an ice bag on his shoulder....

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Wakefield Wines

Wakefield Wines

 In Australian, the Taylors brand quickly established a strong reputation with their first vintage of cabernet sauvignon in 1973. The wine not only claimed gold...

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Steven Kent Mirassou: A Master of Literature to a Master of Wine

Steven Kent Mirassou: A Master of Literature to a Master of Wine

Steven Kent Mirassou didn’t always want a career in wine. He went to school on the East coast, got a Masters in Literature, and was considering the pursuit...

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Hunt Cellars 2003 “CabOvation” Cabernet Sauvignon

Hunt Cellars 2003 “CabOvation” Cabernet Sauvignon

  Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2003 Special Designation: “CabOvation” Price: 70-75 Review Cherries, currants,...

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Hunt Cellars 2004 “Bon Vivant” Cabernet Sauvignon

Hunt Cellars 2004 “Bon Vivant” Cabernet Sauvignon

  Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2004 Special Designation: “Bon Vivant” Price: 40-45 Review Aromas of ripe red...

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Hunt Cellars 2003 “Bon Vivant” Cabernet Sauvignon

Hunt Cellars 2003 “Bon Vivant” Cabernet Sauvignon

  Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2003 Special Designation: “Bon Vivant” Price: 45-50 Review Ripe red fruit blends...

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Hunt Cellars 2005 CabOvation Cabernet Sauvignon / Paso Robles

Hunt Cellars 2005 CabOvation Cabernet Sauvignon / Paso Robles

The Hunt Family decided to name their vineyard, “Destiny Vineyards, in honor of their new baby girl they named Destiny who was born in 1996. Just ask Destiny...

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Hunt Cellars 2004 CabOvation / Paso Robles

Hunt Cellars 2004 CabOvation / Paso Robles

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...

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Hunt Cellars 2005 Bon Vivant Cabernet Sauvignon

Hunt Cellars 2005 Bon Vivant Cabernet Sauvignon

     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...

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