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Bid on this bottle of 2011 Blankiet "Paradise Hills Vineyard" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend (95VN, (90-92RP)). Vinous: "Savory herbs, menthol, licorice, plums and new leather lead to dark red and black fruit in the 2011 Blankiet Estate Proprietary Red Paradise Hills Vineyard. Another impeccable, gracious wine, Blankiet's 2011 Proprietary Red Paradise Hills Vineyard impresses for its creaminess and volume. Hints of orange peel, rose petals and savory herbs add further dimensions of expression. This dark, brooding wine needs time to settle down, but it starts coming together nicely with time in the glass, so a few more years in bottle will help tremendously. (AG)" (11/2013)
This lot contains the following items:
2011 Blankiet "Paradise Hills Vineyard" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend (qty: 1)
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2011 Blankiet "Paradise Hills Vineyard" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend (750 ml)Quantity: 1Provenance: Purchased on release from reputable sources and stored in a professional wine storage facility of an SF Bay Area based collector & repeat consignor. Hand delivered to K<asting Notes:- Professional Reviews
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Vinous
95
Savory herbs, menthol, licorice, plums and new leather lead to dark red and black fruit in the 2011 Blankiet Estate Proprietary Red Paradise Hills Vineyard. Another impeccable, gracious wine, Blankiet's 2011 Proprietary Red Paradise Hills Vineyard impresses for its creaminess and volume. Hints of orange peel, rose petals and savory herbs add further dimensions of expression. This dark, brooding wine needs time to settle down, but it starts coming together nicely with time in the glass, so a few more years in bottle will help tremendously. (AG)
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
92
The 2011 Proprietary Red Paradise Hills Vineyard (81.1% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16.5% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) exhibits a deep ruby/purple color along with sweet aromas of black currants, licorice, tobacco leaf and dusty, loamy soil notes. Medium-bodied and rich, it should drink well early on and last for 10-12 years.
(RP)
Ratings: VN: 95 RP: 90-92
