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Wine Description
The Story
Blankiet's 'Bordeaux Medoc-blend' of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This wine is sheer power in a silk glove.
Paradise Hills Vineyard is located on the western foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains above Yountville in the cooler part of the Napa Valley. Grapes planted in this area take longer to mature on the vine allowing for riper tannins, darker pigmentation and deeply perfumed fruit. The vi...
Wine Information
Press:
Vinous (Jan. 2018) by Antonio Galloni – 98 points
The 2015 Proprietary Red is a model of total elegance and finesse. Lifted and aromatically expressive, but also quite deep, the 2015 is another wine that is surprisingly fresh and vibrant. Aromatically expressive and nuanced, the 2015 is silky and plush on the palate, yet also remains remarkably light on its feet. This is one of the most exquisitely beautiful, riveting wines I hav...
Vintage 2015
Light But High-Quality California Winegrape Harvest - It’s a stellar vintage for California vintners and growers.
The 2015 season produced an earlier, lighter crop than previous years, but grapes are excellent quality across the board.
Demand for north and central coast grapes was strong, with wineries out buying early and offering fair pricing with multiple-year contracts, according to Allied Grape Growers President Nat DiBuduo. “I bel...
