Archive for: Red Blends

Hunt Cellars 2006 Rhapsody in Red

Hunt Cellars 2006 Rhapsody in Red

  David 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...

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Domenico 2005 Super Tuscan Style / Amador County

Domenico 2005 Super Tuscan Style / Amador County

 In 1955 in New York, Dominick who is called Domenico in Italian was introduced to these traditions by his Nonno (grandfather), Domenico Giovinazzo. In the basement...

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Hunt Cellars 2005 Red Velvet / Paso Robles

Hunt Cellars 2005 Red Velvet / Paso Robles

In 1997, Hunt Cellars began producing their first releases of memorable wines. Experience has taught the Hunts that in order to make great wines, you must simply...

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Hunt Cellars 2004 Red Velvet / Paso Robles

Hunt Cellars 2004 Red Velvet / Paso Robles

Hunt Cellars is an extraordinary place. They produce boutique quantities of almost all red wines that win a disproportionate number of awards.   Red Velvet is a...

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Hunt Cellars 2005 “Rockin’ Red” / Paso Robles

Hunt Cellars 2005 “Rockin’ Red” / Paso Robles

 David Hunt, the owner and winemaker is blind, but he plays the piano and names most of his wines after musical terms. David says that blindness makes his palate...

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Hunt Cellars 2005 “Maestro” / Paso Robles

Hunt Cellars 2005 “Maestro” / Paso Robles

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...

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Great Legs 2005 Red Wine / Napa Valley

Great Legs 2005 Red Wine / Napa Valley

The grapes for this Bordeaux style blend come from the Robinson Family Vineyards located in southern Napa. Being in the cooler, southeast end of the valley means...

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Zaca Mesa 2006 Z Three / Santa Ynez Valley

Zaca Mesa 2006 Z Three / Santa Ynez Valley

 Zaca Mesa has been growing Rhone varietals in Santa Barbara County since 1978. The Z three is an estate blend of 49 % Syrah, 37% Mourvedre, and 14% Grenache.  ...

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Zaca Mesa 2006 Z Cuvée / Santa Ynez Valley

Zaca Mesa 2006 Z Cuvée / Santa Ynez Valley

This unique blend is inspired by the Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s where they have been blending these wines together for centuries to create wines that are greater than...

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Hunt Cellars 2005 “Thriller” / Paso Robles

Hunt Cellars 2005 “Thriller” / Paso Robles

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, they...

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