The 2018 Blankiet Prince Of Hearts [Proprietary Blend] is a red wine from Napa, California, produced by Blankiet. This wine is a proprietary blend consisting of nearly equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with minor contributions from Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It has an alcohol content of 14.5% and is sealed with a cork closure.

Jeb Dunnuck highly praises this vintage, awarding it an outstanding score of 97. He describes it as "close to an even split of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with around 1% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot." Dunnuck notes the wine’s “Bordeaux-like nose of red and black currants, new leather, lead pencil, graphite, and bouquet garni,” and applauds its “medium to full-bodied richness, a seamless, elegant texture, classy background oak, and a great finish.” He concludes that the wine’s “balance, purity, and texture” are what make it truly remarkable, highlighting the “Bravo!” at the end of his review.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate also commends this wine with a score of 94. The review provides a detailed breakdown of the blend: “48.8% Merlot, 48.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.7% Cabernet Franc, and 1.2% Petit Verdot.” Described as “deep garnet-purple colored,” it offers “notes of black plum preserves, Morello cherries, black raspberries, and redcurrant jelly” with “suggestions of cedar chest, menthol, pencil lead, and cardamom.” The palate is characterized as medium to full-bodied with “great intensity” and a “real skip in its step,” showcasing bold, crunchy fruit, rounded tannins, and a fragrant finish.

Vinous, represented by Antonio Galloni, gives the wine a score of 93, noting its “dark, fleshy and super-expressive” nature. Galloni points out that the Merlot component offers “tons of near and medium-term appeal,” with flavors of “succulent dark cherry, plum, spice, and new leather” being prominently featured in this “open-knit, inviting wine.”

Overall, the 2018 Blankiet Prince Of Hearts is a well-regarded proprietary blend, receiving high marks for its balance, richness, and expressive flavors. The combination of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, enhanced by the minor varietals, creates a wine that is both complex and approachable.