Winemaker’s Tasting Notes
Situated at the gorgeous,
natural transition of rugged, steep, oak studded hillside to the
fertile, lower slopes of Western Alexander Valley, the quarter century
old Blue Rock Vineyard yields mature, balanced Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Petite Verdot, and Syrah. All six of
these varieties are featured in our Baby Blue Cabernet Blend. The
vintage of 2022 was memorable for its brevity. All grapes were harvested
before the end of September. Terms like "Heat Dome" and "Rolling
Blackouts" reemerged in our vernacular. This Cabernet Sauvignon based
blend truly embodied an early and intense harvest. Vibrant red and black
fruit aromas, lively acidity, structured and mouth coating tannins and a
jammy, luscious viscosity. The blend was assembled one month prior to
bottling to let all the unique components meld and harmonize.
The
aromatic profile is rich with bing cherry, raspberry, cinnamon and
dried sage. The palate has excellent weight supporting flavors of dried
cranberry, Cherries Jubilee, and vanilla cream.
Food Affinities
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.
Ageability
Baby
Blue Cabernet Blend's energy and texture is captivating when young, yet
will gain elegance and refinement with up to 10 years of ageing.
Technical Data
76% Cabernet Sauvignon
13% Merlot
04% Petit Verdot
04% Syrah
02% Malbec
01% Cabernet Franc
14.4% Alc.
Cases Produced: 10,184
Bottled: March 2024Released: April 2025
