Baldacci Family Vineyards
2015 Gewürztraminer
"Frederich-- First Born"
Los Carneros AVA
Auction 20 | Lot No. 216
Vintage: 2015
Baldacci Family Vineyards
Gewürztraminer
Los Carneros
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Whole cluster pressed
- Dry, complex and refreshing with expressive aromatics of golden apple, lemon zest, lychee and pineapple
- Fresh and lively acidity balancing a soft, full body and long finish
- Enjoy one of the few Napa Valley Gewürtztraminers
Description
This rare expression of Napa Valley winemaking is one of only 60 bottles that will ever be made. Think of it as a bit of Napa Valley history in your cellar and celebrated in a glass with friends and family.
Your Premiere Napa Valley Gewürztraminer is uniquely dry, complex and refreshing with wonderfully expressive aromatics of golden apple, lemon zest, lychee and pineapple upside-down cake. Its fresh and lively acidity balances a soft, full body and long finish. Your wine was whole cluster pressed, grown in the cooler Los Carneros nested appellation and is one of Napa Valley’s few Gewürztraminers.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Rolando Herrera
Winemaker, Baldacci Family Vineyards
Rolando Herrera has been making wine in the Napa Valley for 30 years. First as a cellar worker at Stags Leap Wine Cellars, then as their cellar master, then (with a few stops in between) director of wine for Paul Hobbs, and finally as the owner of his own winery and the winemaker at Baldacci Family Vineyards.
Country born: Mexico
Education: On the job training and lots of practice!
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Listen to the vineyard.
Cask & Corks Distributing
2904 West Russell
Sioux Falls SD 57107
605-335-8520
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Cask & Corks Distributing:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghostblock and Markham Vineyards | 2015 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Krupp Brothers | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Brothers' Choice | 21 (2017) |
| Miner Family Winery | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Baldacci Family Vineyards | 2015 | Gewürztraminer | Los Carneros | Frederich-- First Born | 20 (2016) |
| Ca' Momi | 2014 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | 20 (2016) | |
| Croze | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 20 (2016) | |
| Jarvis | 2014 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | PVNV | 20 (2016) |
| Quixote Winery | 2014 | Petite Sirah | Stags Leap District | 20 (2016) | |
| Spring Mountain Vineyard | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Fogline | 20 (2016) |
| Croze | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 19 (2015) | |
| Spring Mountain Vineyard | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Old Vine | 19 (2015) |
Winery Distribution
Baldacci Family Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- South Dakota (Cask and Cork)
International:
- Canada - Alberta (Executive Vine Imports)
- China (Via Pacifica Selections)
- Hong Kong (Via Pacifica Selections)
- Japan (La Languedocciene K.K.)