Blankiet Estate
2023 Merlot
Yountville AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 68
Vintage: 2023
Blankiet Estate
Merlot
Yountville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- A special selection of Merlot from our Paradise Hills Vineyard
- Grown on red clay over a fractured basalt rock base, this site was planted in 1998 on steep slopes
- The vineyard is located in a canyon draining the Mayacamas mountains above Yountville
- A cool breeze from the San Francisco Bay contributes to the growing climate
Description
This site has been producing multiple 100 points Merlot wines since 2001.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Graeme MacDonald
Winemaker, Blankiet Estate
Graeme MacDonald is a fourth generation Napa Valley wine grower who resides on his family property within the famous To Kalon Vineyard. He studied Viticulture and Enology at the University of California, Davis before founding MACDONALD in 2010, where he serves as winemaker and vineyard manager. Robert Mondavi used to refer to his family as "the best grape-growers in the Napa Valley," a commitment that resonates today.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winery Distribution
Blankiet Estate is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Georgia (Hemispheres Global Wines)
- Nevada (Imperial Wine Wholesalers)
International:
- Canada (Vinosity Wine Imports Corp )
- South Korea (Keumyang)
- Switzerland (Andreas Putzi)
- Thailand (Bangkok Beer & Beverage )
- United Kingdom (Four Corners Wine Company Limited )