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| Varietal | Merlot |
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| Vintage | 2003 |
| Rating | 97 RP |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Location | North Coast |
| Producer | Blankiet |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
| Rating | 97 RP - From their beautiful hillside vineyards situated behind the vast estate of Dominus, Blankiet has produced a 2003 Merlot Paradise Hills Estate (14.9% natural alcohol) offering a gorgeously complex bouquet of Chinese black tea, black currants, earth, chocolate and a touch of mocha. Frankly, I'm not sure a Napa Merlot can be any more complex than this. With a deep plum/purple color and round, juicy, full-bodied opulence, this 2003 could easily compete with the greatest Pomerols or St.-Emilions. Made from 100% Merlot, it was aged 18 months in 100% new Taransaud barrels, which provide the chocolaty, espresso notes. This sensational wine is showing even better than I remember. Impressive, rich and long, it is close to full maturity, but should easily last for another decade or more in a cold cellar. RP |
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| Varietal | Merlot |
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| Vintage | 2003 |
| Rating | 97 RP |
| Barrels |
French Oak |
| Style |
Merlot |
| Owners |
Claude & Kathrine Blankiet |
| Region | California |
| Location | North Coast |
| Producer | Blankiet Estate |
| Winemaker |
Graeme MacDonald |
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