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Score 90/100 · Drink 2016-2026, Robert Parker, Dec 2015

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.

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Robert Parker

92
91-93/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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93 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 93/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2015

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.

91 - 93 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 91-93/100 · Drink 2016-2028, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec 2014

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.

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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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