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Score 89/100 · Drink 2016, Robert Parker, Dec 2015

The 2012 Prince of Hearts is 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. It is a tasty, elegant, well-made wine, ready to drink but certainly capable of lasting a decade or more. Some mulberries, baking spices, cedar wood, forest floor and underbrush are all present in this medium-bodied, luscious wine that is meant for near-term consumption.

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Robert Parker

91
91/100

James Suckling

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92 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 92/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2015

The 2012 Prince of Hearts Paradise Hills Vineyard is absolutely gorgeous. Sweet, plush and inviting, the 2012 exudes richness married to freshness. Red cherry, plum, pomegranate and sweet spices are all pushed forward in a gorgeous, inviting wine that is drinking beautifully right now. Best of all, Prince of Hearts is one of the very finest wines in Napa Valley. The blend is 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot.

91 points
James Suckling
Score 91/100 · James Suckling, Jul 2015

Lots of juicy and ripe fruit aromas plus hints of chocolate. Roses and flowers too. Full body and plenty of fruit, yet there\'s an underlying firmness at the end. Hints of jam. Drink now.

93 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 93/100 · Drink 2022-2030, Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2012 Prince of Hearts is fabulous, especially within its peer group. Bright, fresh, and vibrant, the 2012 is a real eye-opener in terms of what Blankiet put into the bottle for what was their entry-level offering at time. The purity of the fruit is remarkable. Bright red cherry, kirsch, rose petal and blood orange linger.

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Blankiet Estate
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Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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