January 18, 2022 - Decanted and drank about an hour later. Very good still, although I’m sure much more mellow than had been drank a number of years prior. Lots of earthiness with dark berry backbone.
May 25, 2019 - Some seepage evident when I cut the capsule, but the cork came out intact. Purple, not deep, but not pale, color. Nose filled with dark cherry and black plum. Fruit bursts forward on the attack, with the stone fruit carrying through, accompanied by an explosion of perfectly ripe blackberries. The tannins take a moment to kick in, but when they do they are firm and structured. Fruit fades through the lingering finish, but the velvety mouthfeel remains persistent. Probably a bit past its peak, but drinking nicely. Don’t bother holding on to this much longer
June 4, 2017 - Very flavorful
January 14, 2017 - Beautiful production from Baldacci, a lovely Stags Leap Cabernet and drinking wonderfully, actually at its best at this point. Purple black ripe fruit, sweet oak, creme de cassis, licorice, full bodied with good extraction as I have stated in previous notes. Delicious.
January 7, 2017 - first time drinking this and I was extremely surprised. For the money its a great bottle. Very well rounded and drinking nice right now. Still could age some more but had a nice amount of sediment in the bottle. wish I had more of this year!
April 21, 2016 - Drinking very nicely right now.
March 19, 2016 - We usually recommend a 1-3 hour decant, but this wine is in a great spot for pop n pour. It's rich, sweet, deep, with a hint of bacon and the "Napa thing". Simply outstanding. Two hours open the tannins begin to assert, but alas, there's none left to see what's on the other side of that evolution. We've had more expensive bottles but few better. Bonnie watches the pours like a hawk. :)
February 27, 2016 - As mentioned with my past posting, the continues to be an excellent Cabernet. This 2010 vintage is in a really good spot right now. 91.7 Points.
Day 2: Better. This is a solid Cab that is really good and I do recommend it. 92.6 Points and fabulous.
November 19, 2015 - Dark garnet/ purple colored, full bodied, rich complex concentrated ripe black berry, black raspberry and plum fruits accented by a layer of mocha chocolate, hints of dusty earth and cedar before turning to spicy oak on the lingering silky tannin finish.
http://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2015/11/baldacci-stags-leap-district-cabernet.html
August 18, 2015 - Love this vintage. Big, dark purple fruit, sweet oak, creme de cassis, licorice, full bodied with good extraction. Highly recommended!