Blankiet Estate Paradise Hills Vineyard Mythicus Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

It is a barrel-selection Cabernet drawn from the steep, volcanic upper blocks of Paradise Hills Vineyard. Aromas erupt with crème de cassis, blueberry pie, lilac, fresh-ground coffee, graphite, and clove. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet laser-focused: waves of blackcurrant, black forest cake, and dark chocolate ride on muscular—but impeccably polished—tannins, while vibrant acidity and crushed-rock minerality keep everything taut. The finish lingers for a full minute, leaving echoes of violet, cedar, and cocoa dust. Built for decades of cellaring, Mythicus showcases the power and precision that place Blankiet among Napa’s modern “First Growths.”

Food pairing : Pairs best Decant with rib-eye steak, rosemary lamb rack, duck confit, truffle-mushroom risotto, aged Gouda, or 70 % dark chocolate truffles.