Blankiet Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Paradise Hills 2005

Blankiet Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Paradise Hills 2005Perhaps the finest wine yet made at Blankiet is the spectacular 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Paradise Hills Vineyard. Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2005 combines the extraordinary power of this site with unbelievable elegance and definition. It exhibits a deep ruby purple hue in addition to abundant aromas of smoky oak, blackberries, cassis, scorched earth, and coffee. This powerful, rich, super pure,deep Cabernets finish lasts 45 50 seconds. The

It is rich and pure

This is at once more elegant and spicier as well with its pretty combination of red currant

like many of these 2013s

remarkable equilibrium and noticeable

is a relatively powerful statement from the new owners

There is nothing garish about this subtle yet powerful giant of a wine

There is a velvety and highly seductive character to the wonderfully rich and generous middle weight flavors that also brim with palate coating dry extract before culminating in a seriously long anise-infused finish

This is very Chambolle in style

A discreet touch of wood frames the impressively complex plum

with an exceptional nose of crème de cassis

There is a seductive texture to the supple medium-bodied flavors that possess fine mid-palate density before culminating in a dusty and palate coating finish

Layers of blue and black fruit