Don’t be fooled by the name. Baby Blue is Blue Rock’s more approachable, everyday expression — but ‘everyday’ is a relative term when you’re talking about a wine from one of Alexander Valley’s finest boutique estates. This is a genuinely sophisticated red that punches well above its price point, with the same hallmark Blue Rock elegance and precision that makes the Estate Cabernet so compelling. The nose is polished and inviting — blackberry, dark currant, and pencil shavings, with lovely hints of peppercorn, cedar, and vanilla bean that speak of careful winemaking and exceptional fruit. On the palate it’s rich and layered, with black and red fruits, savoury spices, a hint of black tea and espresso, and just the right touch of toasty oak in the background. The kind of wine that makes you stop mid-sip and reconsider everything you thought you knew about value. A long and celebrated evolution ahead — but equally brilliant right now.