BLANKIET PRINCE OF HEARTS NAPA VALLEY 750 ml

Description

Explore the captivating world of BLANKIET PRINCE OF HEARTS NAPA VALLEY, a Bordeaux-style red blend hailing from the heart of California's Napa Valley. This gem emerges from Blankiet Estate, perched high above Yountville amid the western foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains. Here, Paradise Hills Vineyard clings to steep hillsides, positioned just beyond the historic Napanook parcel of Dominus Estate—land first cultivated in 1838 by Yountville founder George C. Yount.

The vineyard's prime eastern orientation captures the gentle morning sunlight while escaping the intense afternoon heat under natural shade. Constant cool breezes sweeping in from San Pablo Bay keep the air fresh and the vines thriving. Spanning a compact 6.5 hectares across three volcanic knolls, the site reveals a mosaic of soils: from deeply fractured rocks and volcanic ash to substantial clay layers. These variations create distinct microclimates and subsoils for every parcel, yielding three unique wines of exceptional character.

Crafted under the expert hand of winemaker Graeme MacDonald and the meticulous oversight of owner Claude Blankiet, this estate delivers wines that stand out. Recognized among the six Napa Valley Super-Seconds by critics Robert M. Parker and Antonio Galloni, BLANKIET PRINCE OF HEARTS earns its prestige with 95 Points from Jeb Dunnuck. It's a harmonious Bordeaux blend featuring 51% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Petit Verdot—sourced from select barrels reserved apart from the flagship cuvées.

Picture uncorking a bottle that bursts with fresh elegance and pure vibrancy. The bouquet weaves spicy notes alongside leafy herbs, ripe darker cherries, and black currants. Medium to full-bodied, it caresses the palate with polished, ripe tannins and a lingering, refined finish. At 14.5% ABV in a classic 750 ml bottle, this Napa Valley red blend from the United States promises graceful evolution, ready to savor over the next 15 years. Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a sophisticated expression of Napa's Paradise Hills terroir, it elevates any special occasion or quiet evening. Dive into this limited-production treasure and let the Mayacamas foothills' magic unfold in your glass.

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