Wine Tasting

From our 2000 Zinfandel Port Wine to our 2003 Petite Syrah, the assortment of wines at Hunt Cellars is enough to attract the attention of any wine connoisseur. Each year, thousands of visitors mark Paso Robles on their maps for wine tasting. Sampling an array of collectible wines is an art form that requires attention from the type of glassware used, the serving temperature to the order of the wines tasted.

Glassware
While there are a variety of shapes for wine glasses, those with wider bottoms are the best kind for wine tasting.

Temperature
White, Red and Port wines are vastly different and must be served at the proper temperatures in order to give the most accurate perception of the taste. The most common mistake is serving whites at a colder temperature, which can mask the wine's full taste and aroma. Whites should be served between 50 and 58 degrees Fahrenheit, and Reds should be served at a wine caved temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Order of Wines
Because wine tasting often features many types of collectible wines, a rule of thumb is that the lightest wines are the first to be sampled. If a heavy Red or Port wine is tasted first, no amount of pallet cleansing can help the sampler get the full taste of a soft White or sparkling wine.

Wine Tasting at Hunt Cellars
The spacious wine tasting room at Hunt Cellars also features a 1200 square foot deck. We are open daily from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and we invite you to try our selection of collectible wines and award-winning bottles of bliss.