Rive Droite 2016
Blankiet Estate
Blankiet Estate
Rive Droite 2016
From their organically farmed Paradise Hills Vineyard Estate, this is a blend of 95.5% Merlot and 4.5% Cabernet Franc. It aged 19 months in French oak.
“The 2016 ‘Rive Droite’ is made from predominately Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc and it is a total beauty that exudes striking class and refinement. It instantly begins to impress with its stunning aromatics of red and dark currants which are woven together with fresh spring florals, spices, licorice, herbs and tobacco to form the gorgeous perfumed nose. On the palate this is all about sheer elegance and structure, as the beautifully pure ripe dark fruits are wound tightly with beautifully polished tannins. It goes on to display incredible precision and balance with gorgeous underlying acidity adding a lovely sense of freshness as it leads up to the incredibly long finish. The 2016 will require some significant cellaring before it hits its stride, but that being said, it is one of the finest and most sophisticated Merlots being made in all of Napa, and it possesses all the characteristics to age gracefully for decades to come.” - 100 points, J. D’Angelo, International Wine Report, May 2019.
“The 2016 Rive Droite Paradise Hills Vineyard, Blankiet's Merlot-based wine, is magnificent today. Merlot can be very quirky in its youth, especially when just bottled, but the Rive Droite is incredibly expressive, which provides a great opportunity to see its potential. Rich and boisterous in the glass, with tremendous textural resonance, the Rive Droite is gorgeous. Readers should plan on cellaring the 2016 for at least a handful of years. I don't see the 2016 ready to offer its best drinking any time soon. Drink 2024-2036.” - 98 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2018.
Read more about Blankiet Estate
Vintage: 2016
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $350
Style: Still
Region: California
Appellation: AVA Napa Valley
Country: USA
Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Colour: Red
Vegan: No
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: No
Blankiet Estate
Blankiet Estate
Rive Droite 2016
From their organically farmed Paradise Hills Vineyard Estate, this is a blend of 95.5% Merlot and 4.5% Cabernet Franc. It aged 19 months in French oak.
“The 2016 ‘Rive Droite’ is made from predominately Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc and it is a total beauty that exudes striking class and refinement. It instantly begins to impress with its stunning aromatics of red and dark currants which are woven together with fresh spring florals, spices, licorice, herbs and tobacco to form the gorgeous perfumed nose. On the palate this is all about sheer elegance and structure, as the beautifully pure ripe dark fruits are wound tightly with beautifully polished tannins. It goes on to display incredible precision and balance with gorgeous underlying acidity adding a lovely sense of freshness as it leads up to the incredibly long finish. The 2016 will require some significant cellaring before it hits its stride, but that being said, it is one of the finest and most sophisticated Merlots being made in all of Napa, and it possesses all the characteristics to age gracefully for decades to come.” - 100 points, J. D’Angelo, International Wine Report, May 2019.
“The 2016 Rive Droite Paradise Hills Vineyard, Blankiet's Merlot-based wine, is magnificent today. Merlot can be very quirky in its youth, especially when just bottled, but the Rive Droite is incredibly expressive, which provides a great opportunity to see its potential. Rich and boisterous in the glass, with tremendous textural resonance, the Rive Droite is gorgeous. Readers should plan on cellaring the 2016 for at least a handful of years. I don't see the 2016 ready to offer its best drinking any time soon. Drink 2024-2036.” - 98 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2018.
Read more about Blankiet Estate
Vintage: 2016
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $350
Style: Still
Region: California
Appellation: AVA Napa Valley
Country: USA
Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Colour: Red
Vegan: No
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: No
Blankiet Estate
Blankiet Estate
Rive Droite 2016
From their organically farmed Paradise Hills Vineyard Estate, this is a blend of 95.5% Merlot and 4.5% Cabernet Franc. It aged 19 months in French oak.
“The 2016 ‘Rive Droite’ is made from predominately Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc and it is a total beauty that exudes striking class and refinement. It instantly begins to impress with its stunning aromatics of red and dark currants which are woven together with fresh spring florals, spices, licorice, herbs and tobacco to form the gorgeous perfumed nose. On the palate this is all about sheer elegance and structure, as the beautifully pure ripe dark fruits are wound tightly with beautifully polished tannins. It goes on to display incredible precision and balance with gorgeous underlying acidity adding a lovely sense of freshness as it leads up to the incredibly long finish. The 2016 will require some significant cellaring before it hits its stride, but that being said, it is one of the finest and most sophisticated Merlots being made in all of Napa, and it possesses all the characteristics to age gracefully for decades to come.” - 100 points, J. D’Angelo, International Wine Report, May 2019.
“The 2016 Rive Droite Paradise Hills Vineyard, Blankiet's Merlot-based wine, is magnificent today. Merlot can be very quirky in its youth, especially when just bottled, but the Rive Droite is incredibly expressive, which provides a great opportunity to see its potential. Rich and boisterous in the glass, with tremendous textural resonance, the Rive Droite is gorgeous. Readers should plan on cellaring the 2016 for at least a handful of years. I don't see the 2016 ready to offer its best drinking any time soon. Drink 2024-2036.” - 98 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2018.
Read more about Blankiet Estate
Vintage: 2016
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $350
Style: Still
Region: California
Appellation: AVA Napa Valley
Country: USA
Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Colour: Red
Vegan: No
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: No
