2013 Blankiet Estate Prince of Hearts Paradise Hills Vineyard Red
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The second wine, the 2013 Prince of Hearts (80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot) shows slightly more density than its 2012 counterpart. It has good fruit as well as some baking spices mixed with cedar wood, underbrush, black cherry and blackcurrant fruit and some new oak. Drink it over the next decade.
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Robert Parker
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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A real overachiever, the 2013 Prince of Hearts Paradise Hills Vineyard is deep and wonderfully expressive. Black cherry, plum, violets, cloves, leather and licorice meld together in a sumptuous, intense wine that overdelivers on so many levels, one of them being price. The Prince of Hearts is a model of finesse and understatement. Readers who can find it should not hesitate. There are only a handful of wines that can match Prince of Hearts for value and pure pleasure. The blend is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.
Blankiet's 2013 Prince of Hearts Paradise Hills Vineyard boasts serious depth and density for an entry-level wine. Dark red and purplish-toned fruits, menthol, licorice and a hint of blood orange add nuance through to the super-expressive finish. In 2013 the Prince of Hearts is a fabulous wine and also a great bellwether for the vintage.