Great experience and we really enjoyed our time at the estate!
poq poq
Bought a tasting as a gift for family members and they enjoyed their experience there. Don’t know all the details but they said the history of the place was interesting and that the people were friendly. A good gift for wedding anniversaries.
thenapavalleychauffeur Hall
Honestly, as the Napa Valley chauffeur, this venue has been a favorite of mine for several years. I had not been here for a bit…. So, when my clients had this on their itinerary…. It really peaked my interest!Julian Christian, the Director of Hospitality at Blankiet, was amazing! From the start, dressed well, very positive energy on a rainy, misty day! Very well versed on the family history and their incredible wines!Anyone serious about Napa Valley wine, should make Blankiet and Julian, a priority to experience!Each of my clients, raved about Blankiet and their time with Julian! Well done! Hope to see you soon!!!
Jeff A.
Probably the best tasting experience I've had in Napa. It's not cheap at $150 but it's worth every penny. For a while now I've stayed away from all the big wineries. Some of those places probably make more money from the tastings than selling wine. Other boutique wineries don't show you the land, the cellar, or teach you anything about how they make their wine then push a wine club membership on you. I found Blankiet by sorting my best wines in cellar tracker. I have a couple bottles of their '07 proprietary red. Our sommelier was Julian. He was great. He was full of information and the tour portion of the winery was super cool. We saw every room and piece of equipment where the wine was made. Next we drove up the road to the Blankiet's home where the bottom floor is the tasting room. And what a tasting room it is. The tasting itself was fabulous. The Mythicvs cab is unbelievable but is always sold out so there is no way to buy it. Julian even did a coravin tasting of the 07 I have at home. All in all a great experience and highly recommended to anyone who loves wine.
John Summa
Unforgettable experience only matched by the quality of the wine. This tour/tasting was the highlight of our 4-day trip to Napa Valley. Highly recommended.
Karl DeWeese
Fine wine, wonderful people.
Ted H.
I didn't know there was such a thing as "off the beaten path" in Yountville, but sure enough, this little gem is tucked so far away that you'd never know it was there unless you had directions.Julian was our sommelier and he was so knowledgeable about the industry from soil to the store shelf. He should be a professor of viticulture.We're used to group tastings, I think we've only had one or two private experiences prior to this visit. You could sense Julian's passion for the business, for the vineyard and for the owners. He also gave us a lot of tips about wines, other vineyards and restaurants in the area. The vineyard itself is gorgeous, nestled beautifully on the side of the mountain. The wine processing facility was absolutely spotless. For part of the tasting experience, we were taken to the owner's home which turned out to be a Mediterranean castle/estate. This is the most expensive tasting we've attended at $100 per person. But between the property, our guide's enthusiasm and the quality of the wines, well worth it.
John S.
Throughout our 4-day trip in Napa Valley, nothing came close to the experience The Blankiet Estate and our host Julian provided. Feeling welcomed from the moment we drove onto the property, Julian passionately described every detail that made their estate and wine-making process remarkable, while engaging in great conversation with us as we tasted the wine and toured the breathtaking grounds. Owner Claude Blankiet even stopped to talk with us further about the story behind purchasing the estate. To top it off, the wine was unforgettable, and with zero pressure to join any wine clubs or purchase at the end of our experience. Instead Julian simply made sure we knew all the options for purchasing the wines we loved whenever we return home to Connecticut. I have no doubt a tour/tasting at Blankiet Estate will be the highlight of your Napa Valley trip, as it was ours.
John J
Blankiet is amazing! Their wine is a rich experience--I wish they made more but I think they only use grapes they grow themselves. The property is out of a dream.
Gavin Zau
Wonderful small vineyard. Very friendly staff and a great tour. The estate has a great view on top of Napa
Great experience and we really enjoyed our time at the estate!
Bought a tasting as a gift for family members and they enjoyed their experience there. Don’t know all the details but they said the history of the place was interesting and that the people were friendly. A good gift for wedding anniversaries.
Honestly, as the Napa Valley chauffeur, this venue has been a favorite of mine for several years. I had not been here for a bit…. So, when my clients had this on their itinerary…. It really peaked my interest!Julian Christian, the Director of Hospitality at Blankiet, was amazing! From the start, dressed well, very positive energy on a rainy, misty day! Very well versed on the family history and their incredible wines!Anyone serious about Napa Valley wine, should make Blankiet and Julian, a priority to experience!Each of my clients, raved about Blankiet and their time with Julian! Well done! Hope to see you soon!!!
Probably the best tasting experience I've had in Napa. It's not cheap at $150 but it's worth every penny. For a while now I've stayed away from all the big wineries. Some of those places probably make more money from the tastings than selling wine. Other boutique wineries don't show you the land, the cellar, or teach you anything about how they make their wine then push a wine club membership on you. I found Blankiet by sorting my best wines in cellar tracker. I have a couple bottles of their '07 proprietary red. Our sommelier was Julian. He was great. He was full of information and the tour portion of the winery was super cool. We saw every room and piece of equipment where the wine was made. Next we drove up the road to the Blankiet's home where the bottom floor is the tasting room. And what a tasting room it is. The tasting itself was fabulous. The Mythicvs cab is unbelievable but is always sold out so there is no way to buy it. Julian even did a coravin tasting of the 07 I have at home. All in all a great experience and highly recommended to anyone who loves wine.
Unforgettable experience only matched by the quality of the wine. This tour/tasting was the highlight of our 4-day trip to Napa Valley. Highly recommended.
Fine wine, wonderful people.
I didn't know there was such a thing as "off the beaten path" in Yountville, but sure enough, this little gem is tucked so far away that you'd never know it was there unless you had directions.Julian was our sommelier and he was so knowledgeable about the industry from soil to the store shelf. He should be a professor of viticulture.We're used to group tastings, I think we've only had one or two private experiences prior to this visit. You could sense Julian's passion for the business, for the vineyard and for the owners. He also gave us a lot of tips about wines, other vineyards and restaurants in the area. The vineyard itself is gorgeous, nestled beautifully on the side of the mountain. The wine processing facility was absolutely spotless. For part of the tasting experience, we were taken to the owner's home which turned out to be a Mediterranean castle/estate. This is the most expensive tasting we've attended at $100 per person. But between the property, our guide's enthusiasm and the quality of the wines, well worth it.
Throughout our 4-day trip in Napa Valley, nothing came close to the experience The Blankiet Estate and our host Julian provided. Feeling welcomed from the moment we drove onto the property, Julian passionately described every detail that made their estate and wine-making process remarkable, while engaging in great conversation with us as we tasted the wine and toured the breathtaking grounds. Owner Claude Blankiet even stopped to talk with us further about the story behind purchasing the estate. To top it off, the wine was unforgettable, and with zero pressure to join any wine clubs or purchase at the end of our experience. Instead Julian simply made sure we knew all the options for purchasing the wines we loved whenever we return home to Connecticut. I have no doubt a tour/tasting at Blankiet Estate will be the highlight of your Napa Valley trip, as it was ours.
Blankiet is amazing! Their wine is a rich experience--I wish they made more but I think they only use grapes they grow themselves. The property is out of a dream.
Wonderful small vineyard. Very friendly staff and a great tour. The estate has a great view on top of Napa
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