Accolade(s)
93 Points &
Editors' Choice - Wine Enthusiast Magazine (Best of Year Issue)
92 Points - International Wine Review
Winemaker’s Tasting Notes
There are moments
when the deep ruby color of a red wine is about the most satisfying
experience we can have, then of course we smell and taste the wine and
things somehow manage to get even better! Our 2019 Baby Blue Red begins
with polished aromas of blackberry, dark currant, pencil shavings, hints
of peppercorn, tilled earth, cedar and vanilla bean that sing of an
absolutely brilliant young wine. Not to be outdone, rich flavors of both
black and red fruits, savory spices, hints of black tea and espresso,
and just the right touch of toasty oak in the background suggest this
beauty will enjoy a long and celebrated evolution. Altogether more
sophisticated and impressive than its “Baby” name might suggest, we may
have outdone ourselves on this one!
Food Affinities
The
most versatile of our estate wines, you can pair Baby Blue with just
about any meal designed for a Bordeaux-inspired red. Grilled beef, lamb
or pork are easy suggestions, but duck or chicken will do just as well.
Hard cheeses, nuts and dried fruits will also go nicely if you are just
snacking and sipping. But honestly, sometimes you just want a burger and
this wine plays that game too. So listen to your desire and follow it
wherever it takes you!
Ageability
As always, Baby Blue
is intended for earlier drinking pleasure. That said, the 2019 is
perhaps our most pedigreed version in a long while and will continue to
age nicely for another 10+ years. Yet why wait? We certainly won’t!
However, it’s comforting to know that this fine wine will stand the test
of time if a bottle or two happens to get lost in the cellar.
Technical Data
44% Cabernet Sauvignon
32% Merlot
10% Syrah
09% Petit Verdot
04% Malbec
01% Cabernet Franc
14.4% Alc.
Cases Produced: 9222
Bottled: May 2021
Released: September 2021
Average Rating: (From 13 Reviews):
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Baby Blue
From Anonymous of Harvard, Illinois on .
Delicious! A new favorite!
great value
From matt of alexandria, Minnesota on .
This is an excellent all around wine. Great customer service and quick delivery.
This Baby is a Gem!
From Amy McGowen of Jupiter, Florida on .
As is with the rest of the Blue Rock wines, this Baby Blue is just amazing! Drinking well now, but I'm sure if you are patient, it will open up and shine well into the future. Easy drinking and full of body and delicious flavors! This is a re-order for me!
Yummy!
From Vivienne Handy of Wimauma, Florida on .
Smooth, velvety and delicious! I first discovered this wine at my favorite local restaurant and love it so much I had to order alot more!
CK loves Baby Blue
From Anonymous of Venice, Florida on .
This wine has become my very favorite. I am not a wine snob but I know what makes my tongue HAPPY
It was carefully shipped from California to the Florida line at 52 degrees. The timing of the shipment was carefully selected to avoid the hot temperature we can experience .
The wine itself exceeds my expectations.
I would suggest you enjoy some soon.
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Best of Year Issue, buying guide (11/29/21 release)
"The 2018 Baby Blue is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Primarily sourced from estate fruit, it is soft on the attack and very approachable offering aromas and flavors of delicious blackberry fruit with hints of cassis and spice. It is nicely structured with a long finish and has good aging potential. 14.3% alc."
