2019 Blankiet "Prince of Hearts" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend

“Lastly, the 2019 Red Blend Prince Of Hearts is another fresh, elegant, wonderfully pure beauty from this team. A blend of 51% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Petit Verdot, it offers a spicy, leafy herb, darker cherry, and currant-driven bouquet, medium to full body, ripe polished tannins, and a great finish. It’s one classy, elegant red blend to enjoy over the coming 15 years or so.” (05/2022)

“The 2019 Prince of Hearts Paradise Hills Vineyard is composed of 51.5% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3.5% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, intense blueberries, black cherries and plums erupt from the nose, with spicy undertones and sparks of dusty soil. Medium to full-bodied in the mouth, the palate is chock-full of bright, lively black fruits, supported by firm, rounded tannins, finishing very long with loads of savory/earthy nuances. (LPB)” (11/2021)

“The 2019 Prince of Hearts offers lovely density in an understated style for the year. Sweet red cherry, red plum, mocha, spice and new leather all grace this super-expressive red blend from Blankiet. In this tasting, the 2019 comes across as more aromatic and elegant than the richer 2018. (AG)” (10/2021)