| 2003 Blankiet Cabernet Sauvignon Paradise Hills Vineyard: There are just over 1000 cases of the Cabernet Sauvignon, which is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the hillsides of the Blankiet estate. The 2003, showing an almost "liqueur of rocks" character, is a huge, gigantic Cabernet Sauvignon that is intense purple in color, very full-bodied, with notes of coffee, graphite, blackberry, blueberry, and cassis. The striking minerality comes forth in the flavors as well, and the wine reveals refined, but high tannins, a massive texture, and awesome concentration. Give this wine 4-5 years of bottle age and drink it over the following 30 years. It is a stunning Cabernet Sauvignon that is showing even better out of bottle that it did from barrel. Wine Advocate #162 (Dec 2005) Robert Parker 95 points Drink 2009-2039. Blankiet Winemaker: Helen Turley | http://www.blankiet.com/ |
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