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IronGate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Sep 24, 2024 08:00PM EDT
  • 2005
  • 750ml
  • USA
  • California
  • North Coast
  • Napa County
  • Meritage
  • Red
  • II250
  • II255
Lot 921

2005 Blankiet Estate Rive Droite Paradise Hills Vineyard Meritage Napa Valley - 6 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$840 - CAD$1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
CAD$0 CAD$20
CAD$500 CAD$50
CAD$1,000 CAD$100
CAD$2,000 CAD$200
CAD$3,000 CAD$250
CAD$5,000 CAD$500
CAD$10,000 CAD$1,000
CAD$20,000 CAD$2,000
CAD$50,000 CAD$5,000
CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000
This lot is comprised of 6 bottle(s) of 2005 Blankiet Estate Rive Droite Paradise Hills Vineyard Meritage Napa Valley - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $840 - $1200 with a reserve of $600. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11504.

Condition

Please note the following condition/s on 2005 Blankiet Estate Rive Droite Paradise Hills Vineyard Meritage Napa Valley In Neck.

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A Toronto-based consignor who has been collecting since the 80s. All US wine in this auction was purchased directly from the vineyards and all old-world bottles were bought through various retail outlets. The collection has been meticulously stored in professional wine storage facilities prior to arriving for auction at Iron Gate.
The tasting note for 2005 Blankiet Estate Rive Droite Paradise Hills Vineyard Meritage Napa Valley is from Robert Parker and the score is 93 - The 2005 Merlot, which is now called Rive Droite (and this is the last one), is an 800-case blend with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc added. An elegant, dark ruby/purple-colored wine with a sweet nose of espresso roast, dark black cherries, licorice, underbrush, and truffle in an elegant, full-bodied, rich, concentrated style.