Summer is not the most ideal time for a visit to Napa, as it can be hard during the middle of a rather punishing heat wave to muster up excitement about indulging in big, burly reds. However, Baldacci’s Stags Leap Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon proved itself to be one of the top bottles I have had the pleasure of enjoying in 2023, and so hopes are rather high for this trio – a Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Red Blend – to match or possibly exceed in quality. Let’s see how they stack up.
