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Can I just say that I love this wine? From a winemaker’s perspective, blends are just plain fun to make. This is the only blend that we produce so it’s my one chance to really dig in to the different expressions of both the varietals and the growing regions. I always start with the texture. This wine should be fruit forward with a very explosive front palate. It’s supposed to seduce! The Merlot drives that first impression with bright red fruit and a jammy sweetness. The Cabernet Sauvignon surrounds the other varietals and it’s what makes the wine serious. The Syrah and Cabernet Franc add weight and texture that give the wine a rich mid-palate and some complexity. The Petit Verdot is new this year! I like the mildly earthy component that brings a new layer to the experience. Enjoy this blend with whatever you’re whipping up in the kitchen. It plays well with everything! ~ Michael Baldacci
This cab dominant blend is a great every day drinker to pair with your favorite pizza, rich risotto or a grilled portabella mushroom!
Vintage: 2018
Varietal: Red Blend
Appellation: Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation: Napa Valley Vineyards
Bottling Date: March 10, 2020
Cases Produced: 2,833 cases (12 x 750ml)
The Napa Valley is itself an AVA, and it has been since it received its own designation in 1981. It is California's first recognized AVA and the second in the United States. The extraordinary diversity of the Napa Valley’s soil, climate and terrain allow premium wine grapes to grow from specific areas within the valley. The Napa Valley AVA has 16 nested AVAs, including: Atlas Peak, Calistoga, Chiles Valley District, Coombsville, Diamond Mountain District, Howell Mountain, Los Carneros, Mt. Veeder, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena, Spring Mountain District, Stags Leap District, Yountville and Wild Horse Valley. We currently own over 50 acres of vineyard located in Calistoga, Diamond Mountain District, Stags Leap District and Los Carneros. We also purchase grapes from Coombsville, Oakville, Howell Mountain and Mt. Veeder.
