Blankiet Estate History, Overview
Blankiet Estate established by Claude Blankiet and Katherine Blankiet in 1996. They purchased from Domaine Chandon, the Paradise Hills Vineyard situated not far from Yountville on the western foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains with the closest neighbors Dominus. Claude Blankiet put together an all best team to produce best California Vintages with Michel Rolland, Denis Malbec. Their first wine was produced in 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon which was commercially available in 1999. The wine was greeted enthusiastically by the public and the trade. These best-selling wines are due to their organic farming techniques.
Blankiet Estate Grapes,Wines
With its 16 acres of vines has soils of rocks, volcanic and clay was planted to Bordeaux varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Blankiet Estate produces 4 red Napa Valley wines and Rose’ Wine. Blankiet Estate Rive Droite, Blankiet Estate Mythicus Red, Blankiet Estate Prince of Heart are some of the best wines.
Serving & Food Pairing Tips
Blankiet Estate Vineyard red wines best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, ribs, hamburger, barbecue, roasted braised and stews. Its a good match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, salmon, mushroom and pasta. Blankiet Estate wines are best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives wines more freshness. Estate also produces wines from 100% Merlot.
