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    Winemaker

    David Hunt

    Discipline
    Winemaker
    Based in
    Paso Robles, California, United States
    Portrait of David Hunt

    i. Biography

    The Path

    The house style at Hunt Cellars is the throughline in David Hunt’s career: he worked there first as winemaker, then moved into the owner role. That kind of continuity matters in wine, where repetition, house standards, and long memory shape the bottles as much as any single vintage.

    The Work Today

    As owner of Hunt Cellars in Paso Robles, United States, David Hunt keeps the work centered on memorable wines. The emphasis stays on the finished wine and the consistency of the label behind it.

    Career - Owner — Hunt Cellars - Winemaker — Hunt Cellars

    Signature

    David Hunt’s signature wines include Cabovation, Cloud 9, Hilltop Serenade, Que Sirah Sirah, and Let it Be. These names mark the range associated with Hunt Cellars and the house identity carried through his work.

    Acclaim

    Recognition for David Hunt has come through both trade and press coverage. His honors include Fox News Business page feature for winemaker David Hunt, Food and Beverage World 2016 Winner: California “Other” Red Bordeaux of the Year (Hunt Cellars 2012 “Rhapsody in Red” Blend), Food and Beverage World 2016 Winner: California Pinot Noir of the Year (Hunt Cellars 2014 “Imagination” Pinot Noir), Food and Beverage World 2016 Winner: California “Other” Red Wine of the Year (Hunt Cellars 2012 “Thriller” Blend), Best of California Wines 2015 competition: Best California Cabernet (Hunt Cellars 2011 “Cabovation”), and Best of California Wines 2015 competition: Best California Bordeaux Blend (Hunt Cellars 2011 “Red Velvet”).

    FAQ Where did David Hunt work before? David Hunt's earlier career included Hunt Cellars. What recognition has David Hunt received? Fox News Business page feature for winemaker David Hunt (2018).