baldacci brenda's vineyard "01"

[bigredwines]

This was a rare find on our trip to Napa. This property is just north of pine ridge winery in the stags leap district on silverado trail.They have been perfecting their wine making since purchasing the property in 1997 and have released only the 00 and 01.This to me is a classic stags leap district cab, deep ruby- purple in color.The nose has developed well for a young wine. 100% cabernet sauvignon grapes.black cherries, chocolate and a hint of cedar.this is well balanced to drink now but if cellared properly the tannins will soften. If you have patience and can lay this down for 7 to 9 years you will be greatly rewarded.The finish is looong and smoooth! 100 cases produced @70. per bottle. this is the perfect wine with a med. rare filet mignon on the grill.I rate this a 95 with 4 lapper finish.also barrel tasted their 02 and 03 and they will be a "must buy" on release.This was #3 in the top ten wines I tasted with w.w in napa.One of the pleasures of collecting and drinking wine is when you open a bottle, there is always a pleasent memory on how you discovered it."I LOVE MY HOBBY OF WINE COLLECTING".