Archive for: Red Blends

Wines of the Week: Blends for Your BBQ

Wines of the Week: Blends for Your BBQ

We’re officially heading into BBQ season.  So fired up your grills and find that secret (or not so secret) BBQ sauce recipe. Then pick up one (or several,...

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Wines of the Week: Red Blends – Under $20, 90 Points

Wines of the Week: Red Blends – Under $20, 90 Points

Red blends are one of the trendiest categories in wine today.  With alluring fruit and polished tannins,  these wines are friendly and crowd pleasing.  So, rather...

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Wines of the Weeek: Ripe Red Blends

Wines of the Weeek: Ripe Red Blends

Red blends are growing ever more popular, particularly the one which express a lovely ripe, lush character.  Thus, for those who crave these fruit-forward wines,...

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Wines of the Week: Pomar Junction – Paso Robles

Wines of the Week: Pomar Junction – Paso Robles

While wine and St. Patrick’s day aren’t necessarily synonymous, you can still be green on March 17th or any other day with your vino. Pomar Junction...

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CA Wines of the Year: “Other” Reds – Round 1

CA Wines of the Year: “Other” Reds – Round 1

As we welcome 2012, we decided to look back at some of our favorite wines from 2011 as well as invite wineries to submit their own favorites. Bottles were divided...

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Wines of the Week: Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles, Ca

Wines of the Week: Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles, Ca

  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...

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Out-of-the-ordinary & Extraordinary Blends

Out-of-the-ordinary & Extraordinary Blends

In the world of wine, there’s an old adage that great wine is made in the vineyard. Of course, without great fruit, it’s not possible to make great wine....

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Hunt Cellars 2006 Maestro

Hunt Cellars 2006 Maestro

   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.  Destiny...

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Hunt Cellars 2006 Thriller

Hunt Cellars 2006 Thriller

  While deciding on the final blend for this wine, everyone at Hunt Cellars agreed the flavors were quite thrilling. Thus, in keeping with their musical theme,...

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Hunt Cellars 2006 Red Velvet

Hunt Cellars 2006 Red Velvet

   Alas, David lost his sight in 1989, so his expressions of art come in the form of his winemaking. Despite his blindness, David can still appreciate the beauty...

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