Blankiet Estate
Mythicus Paradise Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Superb. Still young, but starting to show the first signs of opening in its aromatics.
More than anything, for me wine is about people. That’s why I spend so much of my time on the road, visiting with winemakers, vineyard managers, owners and other professionals. I first tasted this wine in the spring of 2013. I visit many Napa Valley properties at that time of year (2020 looking like an exception) to taste the new vintage. At Blankiet that usually means working blends, but in 2013 I tasted straight from the barrel with Claude & Katherine Blankiet and Denis & May Britt Malbec. It was a fascinating tasting, as I had a chance to not only taste many unblended lots but also see how the same wine responded to barrels from different coopers. So, when I saw this label, it took me right back to that day. It was a delicate time for me. I had left The Wine Advocate, but Vinous did not exist yet. And of course, Denis Malbec is no longer with us.
Superb. Still young, but starting to show the first signs of opening in its aromatics.
More than anything, for me wine is about people. That’s why I spend so much of my time on the road, visiting with winemakers, vineyard managers, owners and other professionals. I first tasted this wine in the spring of 2013. I visit many Napa Valley properties at that time of year (2020 looking like an exception) to taste the new vintage. At Blankiet that usually means working blends, but in 2013 I tasted straight from the barrel with Claude & Katherine Blankiet and Denis & May Britt Malbec. It was a fascinating tasting, as I had a chance to not only taste many unblended lots but also see how the same wine responded to barrels from different coopers. So, when I saw this label, it took me right back to that day. It was a delicate time for me. I had left The Wine Advocate, but Vinous did not exist yet. And of course, Denis Malbec is no longer with us.
An extraordinary wine with such power and finesse. Leather, tar and plumbs burst from the glass. The flavors evolve when tasting. Stunning.
An extraordinary wine with such power and finesse. Leather, tar and plumbs burst from the glass. The flavors evolve when tasting. Stunning.
Jun 6th, 2017
Smoke, plum, spice, violets, new leather and a host of mineral-inflected notes grace the palate in a beautifully textured, vibrant Cabernet Sauvignon endowed with magnificent palate presence and depth... (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec 2014)
Smoke, plum, spice, violets, new leather and a host of mineral-inflected notes grace the palate in a beautifully textured, vibrant Cabernet Sauvignon endowed with magnificent palate presence and depth... (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec 2014)
Mar 14th, 2017
Ripe dark raspberries, dark cherries, cherries, blackberries, dark chocolate, light caramel, spice-box, red fresh & dry florals, leather, brown volcanic minerals with dry elegant finish. 93 now and will likely go up with another 5-10 years in bottle. Make his money inventing stone washed jeans.
Ripe dark raspberries, dark cherries, cherries, blackberries, dark chocolate, light caramel, spice-box, red fresh & dry florals, leather, brown volcanic minerals with dry elegant finish. 93 now and will likely go up with another 5-10 years in bottle. Make his money inventing stone washed jeans.
"A Celebration of the Life of Denis Malbec"
"A Celebration of the Life of Denis Malbec"
Apr 28th, 20164/16/2016.
We'll meet again my Friend!
Yours 🍷-🍷Mine.
Thank you. Thank you. For everything. You'll sorely be missed. 😢
4/16/2016.
We'll meet again my Friend!
Yours 🍷-🍷Mine.
Thank you. Thank you. For everything. You'll sorely be missed. 😢
Parker 98, don’t see any reason to disagree, 2-3 hour decant will do wonders
Parker 98, don’t see any reason to disagree, 2-3 hour decant will do wonders
Jan 21st, 2020
