2022 Baldacci Chardonnay Carneros Napa Valley – Lively and light, this Chardonnay kicks off with notes of lemon and white flowers before pivoting to a palate big on tropical fruit and lemon cream. There’s a slight touch of minerality and oak on the finish, but it’s never too obtrusive or threatens to spoil the party. This is an incredibly well-balanced and clean Chardonnay that could easily be enjoyed as an aperitif with friends on a cooler evening.
2021 Baldacci Proprietary Red Blend Napa Valley – This blend scales back the Cabernet Sauvignon (down from 2021 Fraternity’s 73%) and allows the Merlot to take center stage. The results are highly rewarding, with aromas of dark fruit and baking spice leading to a palate filled with generous notes of plum, vanilla, and blueberry. The tannins are ripe and there’s plenty of depth on display through the finish, where earthier notes of tobacco leaf, oak, and a slight touch of balsamic deliver a compelling conclusion.
