Has anyone had a Blankiet Cab or Merlot that rocked?

WINE TALK
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I have not … yet.
I remember the controversy with this being a hostage wine. Glad I passed on offerings.

FYI: I want to be rocked at these prices.
speak amongst yourselves… [gen_fro.gif]

2

Yes on a Cabernet from 02. Wasn’t great initially, 2 bottles lozy taste, and 1 very good one 6 months ago. No longer on thier list since they linked the Merlot and Cab together. I don’t regret it.

Otto

3

I can’t answer the question as I’ve had none. I bought on the 05 but passed this year. Of the 50 or so lists I dropped this year, this is one that leaves me with a twinge of droppers remorse. Seems to be a pretty unique mesoclimate, they practice a draconian selection process at the berry level. Parker noted that they employ a 40-50 day maceration period, which explains why they’re not giving up much young. Still on my radar though, and may bite in 07.

Looks good anyway… Thanks grape radio.

4

If the 2003 Merlot I had last weekend is any indication, you will love them Mike. [diablo.gif]

5

Just bought one so hoping so.

6

2003 Merlot was very good.

7

I liked the 01 Paradise Hill Merlot and thought it showed potential but in need of time. I also enjoyed the 02 Paradise Hill Merlot which was a major monster.

I know I have had the 04s but don’t have any notes but I remember them being a little unforgiving and I was unsure about them.

Jason

8

Nope…and same for Pillar Rock. Remember that supposed cult label.

9

God speed. [bye2.gif]

10

I used to be on the list. I have had a few and still have some more in the cellar. My impressions??? I am no longer on the list.

11

only one I have had was the 04 cab and it was very disappointing

12

Nope. Drinking 3 bottles of the 02 was enough to make me never buy again. If I want the same taste I can always mix equal parts of welch’s, vodka, and polluted seawater.

13

I remember…and there is some still in the cellar…any recent tastes?

14

The 02 Merlot is better than the Cab IMHO…Having had both of them within the past 3 months.

15

I had the same bottle, and this was a disappointment. Flawed, possibly? Surely not great.

16

Had the 99 Cab last week and it was pretty damn good. It soundly spanked the 1997 Peter Michael Les Pavots.

Jason

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I was underwhelmed when trying Blankiet on release but did like the 2003 Merlot last time I had it. Here is the TN:

  • Very nice bottle of wine. Complex and rich with dark fruit, mocha, coffee nibs, and spice. Quite enjoyable and should improve for several more years. I would have continued on this mailing list if this wine was $60.

As you can see, I wasn’t rocked by it. My opinion was it’s good, but overpriced and not worth the high price tag.

18

In an anti-merlot world, I feel bad for Blankiet as the best wines they make are merlots and probably have a hard time selling through.

19

Really enjoy Blankiet Merlot as well, not a whole lot of others in California doing it better IMO . . .

20

Had an '02 Cab with dinner last night. I wouldn’t say that it rocked my world, but it was damn fine. That said, I dropped off the list after buying the '02.