2016 Baldacci Vineyards Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon
We love thinking about wine and what was happening in the vineyards when grapes are picked and turned into a lovely wine like this one. You have to wonder how gorgeous the fruit must have looked to create a wine that is as black a night with such power and lovely mouthfeel. The 2016 Baldacci Vineyards Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon is a wonderful example of the unique and beautiful fruits that come from the Stag's Leap District (Napa Valley). Amazing and definitive aromas of black licorice, raspberry pie filling and baking spices abound. The color of this wine is hauntingly gorgeous and we knew as soon as we popped this cork we were in for a real treat. Wonderful, layered flavors of black cherry, chocolate pudding and cinnamon were most dominant, but with additional time in the glass we picked up some very distinct espresso powder and allspice. We should have decanted this wine for about 30-45 minutes prior to tasting, but Jeff couldn't hold b...