The much anticipated release of Blankiet Estate Prince of Hearts is here, and oh boy was it worth the wait. This wine is stunningly fine and elegant. Incredibly prefumed with red fruit, violet, cedar box and spices. Limited. Antonio Galloni: "Blankiet's Prince of Hearts Paradise Hills Vineyard is absolutely impeccable. Bright, floral and juicy, impresses for its sense of proportion and harmony. Sweet spices, rose petals and raspberries flow through to the finish. The 2011 isn't a huge wine, but it is without question one of the most delicious, pleasurable reds of the year, especially within its price range. 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and drops of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot."
Sipping Fine Wine
Blend of 63% Cab Sauv & 28% Merlot with rest Cab Franc and Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs and licorice. On the palate black cherry, raspberry and blackberry flavors with espresso, mocha and earthy notes. Well balanced, medium acidity, fine ripe tannins long finish ending with fruit, cedar and toasty spice! Nice!
Blend of 63% Cab Sauv & 28% Merlot with rest Cab Franc and Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs and licorice. On the palate black cherry, raspberry and blackberry flavors with espresso, mocha and earthy notes. Well balanced, medium acidity, fine ripe tannins long finish ending with fruit, cedar and toasty spice! Nice!
9.1Craig Stanfield
Really good. Maybe unfair to rate right on opening.
Really good. Maybe unfair to rate right on opening.
9.3David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Dark cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, ripe strawberries, dark cranberries, soft volcanic sandy minerals, soft wood use, red roses, nice acid and ripe to dry elegant finish. 80% Cabernet, 11% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.
Dark cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, ripe strawberries, dark cranberries, soft volcanic sandy minerals, soft wood use, red roses, nice acid and ripe to dry elegant finish. 80% Cabernet, 11% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.
9.1David Walser
This was quite a treat after drinking mostly “under $20” wines for the past several months. I have more of this but wish I had MORE of this wonderful wine.
This was quite a treat after drinking mostly “under $20” wines for the past several months. I have more of this but wish I had MORE of this wonderful wine.
9.4Dean Bernal Sr.
2014 Prince of Hearts Cab. Light bodied with a clear hue. It drinks like a heavy Pinot or a light Cab. Delicious fruit with the right mineral balance.
2014 Prince of Hearts Cab. Light bodied with a clear hue. It drinks like a heavy Pinot or a light Cab. Delicious fruit with the right mineral balance.
9.1Doctor No
Red-fruited and fairly soft. Middle-weight in all the good ways for a guy who likes his Cali on the more elegant side. Not a long ager maybe.
Red-fruited and fairly soft. Middle-weight in all the good ways for a guy who likes his Cali on the more elegant side. Not a long ager maybe.
9.1Brian Messineo
This has put on weight since my last bottle. Smooth on the palate with red and dark fruits.
This has put on weight since my last bottle. Smooth on the palate with red and dark fruits.
9.1Brian Messineo
Drank this over 3 days and by the last night it was just starting to unwind a little bit. Will hold rest for a bit before checking back in.
Drank this over 3 days and by the last night it was just starting to unwind a little bit. Will hold rest for a bit before checking back in.
8.8WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.