Hunnicutt

Cuvée Équité Napa Valley Red Blend

9.326 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The son of the father of DR Stevens. Lots of ruby dark currants. Blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, mid red fruits pull up the rear. While the son is well trained by the father, his wine pushes the high alcohol burn limit right to the edge. Lots of baking spices, spice, crushed dry rocks, rich black soil, lavender, dry red roses, round acidity, and rich, big, well balanced long finish. Needs 10 more years.

The son of the father of DR Stevens. Lots of ruby dark currants. Blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, mid red fruits pull up the rear. While the son is well trained by the father, his wine pushes the high alcohol burn limit right to the edge. Lots of baking spices, spice, crushed dry rocks, rich black soil, lavender, dry red roses, round acidity, and rich, big, well balanced long finish. Needs 10 more years.

Jan 14th, 2018
Jason and Jennie

I'd drink this merlot dominant wine over most cabs under 100 bucks.

I'd drink this merlot dominant wine over most cabs under 100 bucks.

1 person found it helpfulDec 2nd, 2017
Andrew Davidoff

A truly interesting blend out of Napa. No joke. Truly a unique effort. Very well made.

A truly interesting blend out of Napa. No joke. Truly a unique effort. Very well made.

1 person found it helpfulMay 6th, 2017
Jason and Jennie

Wine Wednesday- 2014 Kirk venge merlot blend edition

I highly recommend both of these. The hunnicutt cuvée ($85) is a rich, powerful blend of 60% farella merlot/40% kenefick cab. Every time we barrel taste, the farella merlot is always a stand out.

The y3 taureau ($20) is hard to beat for the price. More earth and less dark fruit than the cuvée, but it has nice espresso flavors.

Wine Wednesday- 2014 Kirk venge merlot blend edition

I highly recommend both of these. The hunnicutt cuvée ($85) is a rich, powerful blend of 60% farella merlot/40% kenefick cab. Every time we barrel taste, the farella merlot is always a stand out.

The y3 taureau ($20) is hard to beat for the price. More earth and less dark fruit than the cuvée, but it has nice espresso flavors.

1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2017
Jason and Jennie

Wine #1 of the night. 13 was my favorite vintage but this is so good on pop n pour.

Wine #1 of the night. 13 was my favorite vintage but this is so good on pop n pour.

Dec 2nd, 2018
Jason and Jennie

93-94. Too bad they aren’t making more of this as realm is replanting the farella merlot to cab. I just love this vineyard for merlot. Blend it with kenefick cab and you got a winner.

93-94. Too bad they aren’t making more of this as realm is replanting the farella merlot to cab. I just love this vineyard for merlot. Blend it with kenefick cab and you got a winner.

Oct 21st, 2018
Jason and Jennie

Farella merlot and kenefick cab

Farella merlot and kenefick cab

Apr 5th, 2018
Kaye McD

More syrupy than I typically like.
Smells like dates.
Higher tannin.

More syrupy than I typically like.
Smells like dates.
Higher tannin.

Mar 11th, 2018
Jason and Jennie

Right bank blend. Merlot from farella vineyard.

Right bank blend. Merlot from farella vineyard.

Mar 19th, 2017
Jason and Jennie

This is a small production Farella vineyard merlot blend. Just awesome. 94-95

This is a small production Farella vineyard merlot blend. Just awesome. 94-95

Nov 20th, 2016