2012 · Prince of Hearts Red, Paradise Hills Vineyard

Blankiet Estate is a small, family-owned producer in Napa Valley, California, founded by Claude and Katherine Blankiet with the vision of crafting world-class Bordeaux-style wines. Their entire production comes from the 16-acre Paradise Hills Vineyard in Yountville, yielding only about 3,000 cases annually. The steep, organically farmed site is Napa Green Certified and employs meticulous practices like cover crops, sheep grazing, shade cloth, and misting systems to manage its unique microclimate. Winemaking has been guided by renowned consultants, including Helen Turley and Michel Rolland, with current winemaker Graeme MacDonald continuing the pursuit of power and elegance. The estate is noted for its tiny, quality-focused output and innovative authentication, using Bubble Tag™ seals on flagship bottles.