Blankiet Estate Paradise Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Shay A

Not a rough edge to be found. Superb. Could smell the nose all day. This is a hybrid of Bordeaux and Napa. Dark and flavorful fruits on the nose. Mainly cassis, blackberries and plum. Soft on the palate. Leafy, ripe blackberries and stems. If you have this, drink now!

Adam Jesberger

Had it all

Steve Gage

Director of Sales and Hospitality, Moone-Tsai Wines

Overheard while tasting..."ooh that's good" delicious, but short finish.

Mike Levin

Usual balance and poise but all new world.

Randy Fillingim

Just finished a 2014. My first experience with this wine. Just a well-made -balanced wine -with some complexity.

Jeroen Koenen

Opened a bottle 7hrs prior to serving. Still very primary and full of fruit: bright cherry pulp and crème de cassis dominate at the moment. Hints of mocha, caramel, rosehips, cinnamon, earth and roasted bell-pepper give a sneak preview of things to come in the future. Beautiful now, probably even more so in five years time. Indeed, it's a tad better on day 2. More depth and complexity: savoury notes, smoke, tobaccoleaf are a little more prominent. Which is a good thing. Up a notch.

Justin Brilman

In a good spot right now but still needs air to strut it's stuff. Hot year and still has a slightly hot finish.

Eric S

WOTN so far. Minty, earthy black fruit goodness. A vegetal finish that was really nice (I know that may sound strange).

Andrew Davidoff

This one needs to sit for a few more years. Or stay in the decanter for 12 hours. I am determined to keep the last two bottles till 2026.

Michael Park

Good every other day but it just couldn't hold up against the Hillside Select side by side.