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Stags Leap District · Napa Valley · Napa
Baldacci Family Vineyards
Michael Baldacci pours his family's Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon in a private tasting room.
4.9(699)
Known forCabernetCave ToursPrivate TastingsLuxuryOrganicBoutique
About Baldacci Family Vineyards
Baldacci Family Vineyards is a family-owned winery located in the prestigious Stags Leap District of Napa Valley, known for its limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon and commitment to organic viticulture. The winery offers immersive experiences, including guided tours of its atmospheric wine caves and tastings of critically-acclaimed wines, making it a top destination for collectors and wine enthusiasts seeking an authentic Napa Valley experience.
Why Visit Baldacci Family Vineyards
The Winemaker's Collection Tasting is hosted personally by Michael Baldacci himself, who walks guests through his small-lot Cabernet program from organically farmed Stags Leap District vineyards. Collectors come for barrel samples and library pours that never appear on retail shelves.
- Michael Baldacci personally hosts the Winemaker's Collection Tasting ($125)
- Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon anchors the Napa Valley tasting ($85)
- Organically farmed vineyards across Stags Leap District
- Private Cabernet Tasting & Cave Tour ($125) includes barrel-aging program
The Setting
A terrace overlooks rows of organically farmed vines planted across the Stags Leap District hillsides, where Baldacci farms using sustainable practices that shape every wine in their portfolio. Inside, atmospheric wine caves hold French oak barrels where their Cabernet ages before release. The private tasting spaces sit adjacent to these caves, allowing guests to walk directly from barrel room to seated flight.
The Tasting Experience
The Napa Valley Cabernet Tasting ($85) pours a geographic flight from Carneros to Calistoga, anchored by the flagship Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon. The Private Cabernet Tasting & Cave Tour ($125) includes an in-depth look at barrel-aging techniques used for their limited-production wines. The Winemaker's Collection Tasting ($125) is reserved for collectors and hosted by Michael Baldacci, who tailors each pour to the guest's palate.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Napa Valley Cabernet Tasting
$85Enjoy a seated tasting of Napa Valley wines—from Carneros to Calistoga—at our Stags Leap District estate, including our flagship Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon. This seated tasting highlights wines spanning our vineyard sites from Carneros to Calistoga, showcasing the diversity of Napa Valley terroir. Each tasting includes a shared cheese and charcuterie plate.
75 minReservation Required
Private Cabernet Tasting & Cave Tour
$125Go behind the scenes at our Napa Valley winery in the heart of the Stags Leap District. This private Cabernet tasting and cave tour offers an in-depth look at our barrel-aging program and the craftsmanship behind our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Your experience includes a guided tour of our production facility and wine caves, barrel tasting (seasonal, when available), seated tasting of current-release Cabernet Sauvignon, and cheese and charcuterie pairing. This is one of the most immersive winery cave tours in Napa Valley and is perfect for guests seeking a deeper understanding of Cabernet production.
90 minReservation Required
Winemaker's Collection Tasting
$125The Winemaker’s Collection Tasting is a private experience at our Stags Leap District estate, personally hosted by Winemaker Michael Baldacci and designed for Cabernet collectors and enthusiasts. Begin your visit with a refreshing pour of our Pops Sparkling Wine, followed by a private cave tour and taste a future Cabernet release from the barrel. Enjoy a seated, private tasting of three single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons in the Winemaker’s Collection: 2016 Ruppert (Coombsville), 2016 Howell Mountain, and 2016 Brenda’s Vineyard (Stags Leap District), along with a selection of local cheeses and charcuterie.
90 minReservation Required
The Pour
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Wine list. (11)
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $125 | |
2022 Brenda’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $250 | |
2022 Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $125 | |
2022 Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $175 | |
2022 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $125 | |
2022 Ruppert Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $150 | |
2023 Elizabeth Pinot Noir Honey B Vineyard, Carneros | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $65 | |
2022 Fraternity Red Blend | Red Blend | 2022 | $85 | |
2023 Carneros Syrah Honey B Vineyard, Carneros | Syrah | 2023 | $55 |
2022 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2022 Brenda’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2022 Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2022 Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2022 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2022 Ruppert Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2023 Elizabeth Pinot Noir
Honey B Vineyard, Carneros
Pinot Noir2023
2022 Fraternity Red Blend
Red Blend2022
2023 Carneros Syrah
Honey B Vineyard, Carneros
Syrah2023
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Drive Times
From Napa hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Baldacci Family Vineyards, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Silverado Resort | ~16 min | Book |
| Carneros Resort and Spa | ~21 min | Book |
| The Westin Verasa Napa | ~22 min | Book |
| Archer Hotel Napa | ~23 min | Book |
| Andaz Napa, by Hyatt | ~23 min | Book |
| The Meritage Resort and Spa | ~23 min | Book |
Estimates based on straight-line distance with a wine-country routing factor. Actual drive times vary with traffic and route choice.
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