Blankiet Estate Prince of Hearts 2015

History
The warm days and cool nights of the Napa Valley in Northern California make it the ideal place to make Bordeaux-style red wines. Although the wines of Bordeaux have historically been considered the best wines of the world, the bolder, richer, and more fruit-forward wines of California are now just as respected.

Label Description

One of the six “Napa Valley Super-seconds” according to Robert Parker and Antonio Galloni. A Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc from barrels not culled for the flagship cuvees.

Prince of Hearts remains one of the very finest values in artisan Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. (Anotnio Galloni)

Testing Notes

Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Prince of Hearts Paradise Hills Vineyard (a Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc) features exuberant red and black currant notes with a very sexy undercurrent of potpourri, violets, cedar chest and cinnamon stick. The open, inviting medium-bodied palate features approachably soft tannins and is packed with vibrant red and black fruit flavors, finishing on a spicy note.