2004 Blankiet Estate Paradise Hills Cabernet - 750ml

2004 Blankiet Estate Paradise Hills Cabernet - 750ml

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2004 Blankiet Estate Paradise Hills Cabernet - 96 pts!
Claude and Katherine Blankiet searched many years for a track of land on the western foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains in the Napa Valley with the single vision of producing world class wines. In January of 1996 they had the chance to view an undeveloped hillside above the Napanook vineyard in Yountville that their agent had secured a hold for one day. Without any hesitation, the Blankiets bought the land on the spot and named it Paradise Hills.

Paradise Hills Vineyard is located on three volcanic knolls separated by alluvial swells deposited by the creeks draining the mountain range. Soil profiles vary from deeply fractured rocks and volcanic ash to thick clay deposits.  Viticulturist David Abreu and winemaker Helen Turley were brought in to develop Paradise Hills Vineyard into four distinct sections. Each sub-section is distinguished by unique subsoil and microclimate. Moreover, meticulously selected root stocks were grafted with clonal varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot procured from first growth Bordeaux estates.

Product Details

Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2004
Rating 96 RP
Bottle Size 750 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country USA
Region California
Location North Coast
Producer Blankiet
Color Red
Wine Type Table

Winery Details

Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2004
Rating 96 RP
Barrels
French Oak 
Style
Bordeaux Blend
Owners
Claude & Kathrine Blankiet
Region California
Location North Coast
Producer Blankiet Estate  
Winemaker
Graeme MacDonald
Production
1300 cases (approx)

Robert Parker

Rating 96 RP - The dense ruby/purple-colored 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Paradise Hills Estate reveals notes of cocoa, coffee, chocolate and creme de cassis. It cuts a bigger swath across the palate than the Merlot, but with no hard edges. Deeply textured and multidimensional with loads of fruit as well as a flawless integration of acidity, alcohol, tannin and wood, this medium to full-bodied, classic Blankiet should continue to drink well for another 15-20 years.

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