Blankiet 2003 Paradise Hills Cabernet

2003 Blankiet Cabernet Sauvignon Paradise Hills Vineyard

“There are just over 1000 cases of the Cabernet Sauvignon, which is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the hillside of the Blankiet estate.  The 2003, showing an almost “liqueur of rocks” character, is a huge, gigantic Cabernet Sauvignon that is intense purple in color, very full-bodied, with notes of coffee, graphite, blackberry, blueberry, and cassis.  The striking minerality comes forth in the flavors as well, and the wine reveals refined, but high tannins, a massive texture, and awesome concentration.  Give this wine 4-5 years of bottle age and drink it over the following 30 years.  It is a stunning Cabernet Sauvignon that is showing even better out of bottle that it did from barrel.

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R Parker Rating: 95+ points

2003 Blankiet Cabernet Sauvignon 95pts  Stephen Tanzer
Paradise Vineyard Napa Valley:

Bright ruby. Blackcurrant and licorice aromas. Dense, sweet and deep, with a chewy texture and a bright, sappy character. This is still an infant yet already seems quite shapely. Very long on the back end. The young 2003 merlot is enticing, but this has more class. My very early score may prove to be conservative.