2014 Blankiet Estate Mythicus
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A limited production cuvée (175 cases), the 2014 Mythicus is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep, rich and silky, with soft tannins but, surprisingly, not the depth of the Proprietary Red, this is still an outstanding wine, made in an elegant style with plenty of silky tannins as well as lots of blackcurrants, licorice, cedar and spice box. This medium to full-bodied wine should drink nicely for the next 15 or more years.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Robert Parker
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The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Mythicus, Blankiet's 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, is another strong wine. Restrained and polished, but with plenty of supporting tannin, the 2014 is shaping up to be another strong wine. Today, the Mythicus is not as different from the Proprietary Red, but it is also tightly wound following its recent bottling. I expect the 2014 will blossom with time in bottle.
The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Mythicus could very well be the best version of this wine yet. In particular, the French oak appears to be a bit more integrated relative to the preceding vintages. Deep, nuanced and layered in the glass, the 2014 possesses marvelous richness an intensity, but without the slight heaviness/gravitas of the 2012 or 2013. It will be interesting to see how things develop over the next year, but the 2014 is shaping up to be a magnificent Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Mythicus Paradise Hills Vineyard is fabulous. A wine of precision and tension, the 2014 impresses with its freshness, vibrancy and sheer beauty. Bright acids cut through a core of red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and rose petal. Its balance and poise are simply exquisite. This is, without question, one of the wines of the year. Mythicus is among the 2014s that has awakened following a long slumber after bottling. What a wine!