Blankiet Estate

Paradise Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.417 ratings
9.45 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.5

A few wines from last week’s 4th Friday event!

Fantastic! I think this is getting close to hitting a prime window (for those who enjoy a balance of fruit and secondary notes). Freshly squeezed blackberries, black currant, mulberries, and a touch of herbs de Provence upfront on a decidedly juicy profile. Dark cocoa, sweet tobacco and baked mixed berry pie notes.

A few wines from last week’s 4th Friday event!

Fantastic! I think this is getting close to hitting a prime window (for those who enjoy a balance of fruit and secondary notes). Freshly squeezed blackberries, black currant, mulberries, and a touch of herbs de Provence upfront on a decidedly juicy profile. Dark cocoa, sweet tobacco and baked mixed berry pie notes.

Jan 28th, 2020
Matt

Beautiful, stylish, very well made. Not a style I usually go for, but this was aligned just right. Sexy, rich, concentrated and filled with defined layers that melded very well. Such a strong vintage here.

Beautiful, stylish, very well made. Not a style I usually go for, but this was aligned just right. Sexy, rich, concentrated and filled with defined layers that melded very well. Such a strong vintage here.

Dec 18th, 2019
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Sexy nose and elegant palate. Dark cherries, cherries, raspberries, strawberries, black berries, cranberry, sweet spice, fine grainy volcanic minerals, medium tannins, red roses, understated and soft baking spices, sweet spice, perfect acid, balance, tension, length and a beautiful long dry finish.

Sexy nose and elegant palate. Dark cherries, cherries, raspberries, strawberries, black berries, cranberry, sweet spice, fine grainy volcanic minerals, medium tannins, red roses, understated and soft baking spices, sweet spice, perfect acid, balance, tension, length and a beautiful long dry finish.

Jan 14th, 2017
leon egozi

The annual 305 Napa cab 10 year retrospective. So many amazing wines.

The annual 305 Napa cab 10 year retrospective. So many amazing wines.

Mar 5th, 2023
Frank B

I am typically not a huge cab fan. This was delicious. Very smooth, nice body, lighter than some cabs.

I am typically not a huge cab fan. This was delicious. Very smooth, nice body, lighter than some cabs.

Jan 17th, 2022
Paul K
9.4

Super interesting night.

Super interesting night.

Jun 27th, 2021
E & K G

Dark and deep purple color which is reflected in the nose and palate. Layers of crushed blueberries, Vassos. Notes of tobacco and some pencil shavings which give it another dimension. Tannins present but starting to round out a bit.

Dark and deep purple color which is reflected in the nose and palate. Layers of crushed blueberries, Vassos. Notes of tobacco and some pencil shavings which give it another dimension. Tannins present but starting to round out a bit.

Jul 25th, 2020
Bob Miller

First off, delectable needs to update this location. La Cucina moved in after Roberta's closed last year, and is one of my favorite restaurants.
Love this wine! Doesn't drink nearly as big as it's abv. Dark, meaty, spicy fruit, with gravelly tannins. Definitely new world, but right in the pocket as far as balance. Not a bad bottle to start off with this evening.

First off, delectable needs to update this location. La Cucina moved in after Roberta's closed last year, and is one of my favorite restaurants.
Love this wine! Doesn't drink nearly as big as it's abv. Dark, meaty, spicy fruit, with gravelly tannins. Definitely new world, but right in the pocket as far as balance. Not a bad bottle to start off with this evening.

Oct 5th, 2017
Kris

Wow. Subtle and big all at the same time. Dark, velvety but not overpowering.

Wow. Subtle and big all at the same time. Dark, velvety but not overpowering.

Mar 26th, 2017
Leo Hernández Téllez

Didn't show well this evening. Alcohol was pronounce, good fruit and signature Denis barrel selection. I'm sure it will come around, but give it some time too young.

Didn't show well this evening. Alcohol was pronounce, good fruit and signature Denis barrel selection. I'm sure it will come around, but give it some time too young.

Jul 30th, 2016