Sitting in a hotel in Bangkok, Opened my email and see Gregâs wine on Casemates. Their tasting room is across the street from us in Sutter Creek. Stopped in the tasting room a couple of weeks ago and walked out with six bottles of the Orellana. A wonderful wine Jana and I have been enjoying with dinner.
Surprised not many states are lit up. We need to support small wineries people! This will ensure future offers from small producers, I think. Bet you canât find this wine at your local supermarket! My two cents.
@kaolis@losthighwayz Sorry, no Illinois for us at the moment - but weâre working on it!
We donât distribute much (hard to with 75-100 cases per wine), with a few high-end wine shops and restaurants in Northern California potentially with some Baiocchi on their shelves.
@losthighwayz@NickatBaiocchi Hey, show us some love in IL, looks like 40 states to me here on Casemates if you count DCâŠthatâs pretty good distribution
I had the opportunity to taste the del Maggio at cortots place. I did not take formal notes but recall noticing the alcohol at first but it did settle down. This is a fruit forward new world take on Grenache. I recall strawberry jam, a medium to long finish and minimal tannins. This is not your Winesmith or Tercero Grenache but this is not a bad thing. The body and style reminded me of Beckmen Grenache if youâre familiar with their style. I am partial to Rhone grapes and Grenache is my favorite. Really considering this offer. I would pair it with BBQ ribs. The $16 per is a great value. Hope this helps.
@winer Iâve had wines at 16 alcohol where it was not perceptible at all. Well-balanced if you may. Producers like Herman Story and Michael Gill from Paso come to mind.
Hi All! Nick from Baiocchi wines here, thanks for checking out our offer! Greg (owner, winemaker, vineyard manager, etc.) and I will be checking in to help answer any questions and hopefully get you better supplied for the holidays! Also, a couple articles for those interested:
@losthighwayz Happy to help! The Orellana was a 100 case production and the del Maggio was 150. We use all French Oak, about 20% new for these two wines. This is consistent for our portfolio - most wines are 3 - 6 barrel productions (roughly 75-150 cases) - truly handcrafted.
@gnbaiocchi@scott0210 Iâm a metal guy so boutique wine plus a metalhead winemaker is a no brainer! Nothing better than a nice red wine paired with Queensryche!
The 2014 Baiocchi Del Maggio was ratted at the recent Socal #51 meetup.
It opened up a little hot but settled down a bit. Good fruit, nice acidity, medium weight. I liked it quite a bit, somewhere in between the the typical grenache or syrah, a nice counter point to the heavier syrahâs lined up that night.
Hopefully someone else took better notes. Itâs tough taking the proper time with these bottles at a tasting with 20+ bottles.
I was also fortunate to have a sampling of this wine at the gathering. Had a medium to pale tint, the picture I took shows a lighter showing. Immediate floral scent hits the nose and very inviting. There were very low tannins with a slight tartness that didnât really linger long. I did pick up on a slight chalky taste on the roof of my mouth but nothing to turn me away from the wine. There was some sediment on the last glass but it was mention that may be due to how that type of wine is made? Iâm not too familiar with this type of wine, but it was a nice easy drinking wine I would also consider buying.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
Baiocchi Wines Mixed Reds - $45 = 18.74%
@chipgreen I donât believe you are asking the question - but yes, you save an additional 18.74% per bottle on the case purchase vs. the 4 pack. Go big!
Vineyard Manager & Winemaker Greg Baiocchiâs passion for wine started as a consumer of excellent wines from around the globe. In 2005 he and his wife Sharon purchased property at 2500â to develop and plant their vineyards in the Fair Play AVA of Californiaâs Sierra Nevada foothills. Greg received his viticulture and winemaking training from the University of California, Davis extension program while performing cellar work and studying with winemakers Bradley Brown (Big Basin Vineyards) and Marco Cappelli (Swanson). He is now the Vineyard Manager and Winemaker for Baiocchi Wines and Vineyards.
Gregâs strength in winemaking lies within his commitment to the vineyard and farming which truly drives his passion and the sense of place in his wines. Wine Spectator Magazineâs James Laube included Baiocchi Wine & Vineyardâs first release, 2009 Grenache, on his list Californiaâs 11 Standout Wines. The Baiocchi wine program consists of 2500 cases per vintage comprised of two labels; the signature Baiocchi Wines and the gb label of wines. Both deliver a complex grape to glass experience with a sense of place.
Orellana, Fair Play, California
Tasting Notes
The nose holds notes of sour cherry, herb, chocolate, raspberry and clove. The palate is firm on entry with a full-bodied core of blackberry and bright red fruit, finely structured, improving over 24 hours.
Specs
Vintage: 2012
Blend: 80% Tempranillo, 20% Grenache
Barrel Regime: 24 months 100% French Oak (20% new)
Alcohol: 13.9%
TA: .55
pH: 3.83
Bottled unfined and unfiltered January 2015
Del Maggio, Fair Play, California
Tasting Notes
Strawberry and plum aroma lift from the ruby color with nice clarity and depth. Mid weight with rich texture and ripe fruit, the wine finishes well with nice fine tannins.
From the moment the idea took shape to produce premium, small lot wines, we have stayed focused on the land, the fruit, the wine, and the life. With that in mind, our mission is to produce fine wine, from exceptional grapes, grown in a high altitude setting. As we continue to learn about balance and harmony, and their relationship to winemaking, we consider the individual elements from which wine is derived: soil, water, fruit, and craft. From the composition of the soil, to the handling of the grapes, our wines speak to this relationship.
How does one go from skydiving to winemaking? Very carefully, my friend, very carefully. While it was not a traditional path, it was my path. My passion for making great wine was born from a passion for enjoying it â namely, with friends, after many successful skydiving and base-jumping adventures.
Learning to appreciate and enjoy fine wine led to an education in viticulture and winemaking through the U.C. Davis Extension Winemaking Program. During the same period, I gained valuable, practical experience via hands-on work at two Northern California winemaking properties: Miraflores Winery and Big Basin Vineyards, where I had the honor of being mentored by Proprietor and Winemaker, Bradley Brown.
My hope is that my friend who opened so many airplane doors for me, as well as many bottles of fine wine, finds himself someday sitting with friends, post-jump, enjoying a bottle of Baiocchi wine.
The Baiocchi Family
They say genetic traits can skip generations. I would argue that passions can as well. This was the case for my father, who grew up watching my grandfather, Maggio Baiocchi, make wine. While the smell alone was enough to dissuade my dad from following in his fatherâs footsteps, it was not enough to keep me from doing so. As a boy of five or six, I remember watching my grandfather in his basement, working the old equipment. The sights, sounds and smells of watching my grandfather make wine are still vividly alive for me today.
Many decades later, that long dormant seed in my soul was watered, thanks to my wife, Sharon, who opened my eyes not so much to the person I was supposed to become, but the person I came to rediscover. Now, our son Nicholas is preparing to enter the family business after completing a formal education in Wine Business Management.
We hope you enjoy Baiocchi Wines as much as we have enjoyed the long, strange and beautiful trip it has been getting here.
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Sorry guys - I now know why i played tag with the fed-ex guy since last Thursday. Him leaving âdoor tagsâ and me wondering why he always managed to show up at the various times no one was home. Looks like I was chosen to rat the Del Maggio but it wasnât actually in my hands until last night and I had no idea WTF was going on.
I have several options on shipping states, buy wines from multiple sources. This is the only source that doesnât allow shipping date options. Just sayinâ
Sitting in a hotel in Bangkok, Opened my email and see Gregâs wine on Casemates. Their tasting room is across the street from us in Sutter Creek. Stopped in the tasting room a couple of weeks ago and walked out with six bottles of the Orellana. A wonderful wine Jana and I have been enjoying with dinner.
@ScottHarveyWine Great to hear! i went in for a case last night. When is your next offer? I am out of SH wines!
@losthighwayz When we get back from Bangkok Jana will be putting a deal together with WineDrew soon.
Surprised not many states are lit up. We need to support small wineries people! This will ensure future offers from small producers, I think. Bet you canât find this wine at your local supermarket! My two cents.
@losthighwayz Alas, no switch to turn the Illinois light on
@kaolis @losthighwayz Sorry, no Illinois for us at the moment - but weâre working on it!
We donât distribute much (hard to with 75-100 cases per wine), with a few high-end wine shops and restaurants in Northern California potentially with some Baiocchi on their shelves.
@losthighwayz @NickatBaiocchi Hey, show us some love in IL, looks like 40 states to me here on Casemates if you count DCâŠthatâs pretty good distribution
I know Greg well, these are legit wines folks!
I had the opportunity to taste the del Maggio at cortots place. I did not take formal notes but recall noticing the alcohol at first but it did settle down. This is a fruit forward new world take on Grenache. I recall strawberry jam, a medium to long finish and minimal tannins. This is not your Winesmith or Tercero Grenache but this is not a bad thing. The body and style reminded me of Beckmen Grenache if youâre familiar with their style. I am partial to Rhone grapes and Grenache is my favorite. Really considering this offer. I would pair it with BBQ ribs. The $16 per is a great value. Hope this helps.
@losthighwayz at 15.2% ABV, Iâm not surprised that you noticed the alcohol, thatâs on the high side.
@winer Iâve had wines at 16 alcohol where it was not perceptible at all. Well-balanced if you may. Producers like Herman Story and Michael Gill from Paso come to mind.
Baiocchi Wines Mixed Reds
4 bottles for $79.99 $20/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $194.99 $16.25/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2012 Baiocchi Orellana
2014 Baiocchi Del Maggio
Hi All! Nick from Baiocchi wines here, thanks for checking out our offer! Greg (owner, winemaker, vineyard manager, etc.) and I will be checking in to help answer any questions and hopefully get you better supplied for the holidays! Also, a couple articles for those interested:
@NickatBaiocchi thanks for jumping on board. How many cases were produced for each? Also, French, American, or hungarian oak? Thank you
@losthighwayz Happy to help! The Orellana was a 100 case production and the del Maggio was 150. We use all French Oak, about 20% new for these two wines. This is consistent for our portfolio - most wines are 3 - 6 barrel productions (roughly 75-150 cases) - truly handcrafted.
@NickatBaiocchi Welcome to Casemates! We are excited to have you.
@NickatBaiocchi not what I wanted to hear! lol Iâm a sucker for low production boutique wineries
@losthighwayz Glad to hear it! If youâre a fan of the Rhone and Rioja varietals, these are sure to make an impression!
@arianaWCC Thank you - excited to be here!
Skydiving and base jumping? To wine making? You had money from somewhere right lol?
@scott0210 Remember that band Guns and Roses
@gnbaiocchi @scott0210 Iâm a metal guy so boutique wine plus a metalhead winemaker is a no brainer! Nothing better than a nice red wine paired with Queensryche!
@losthighwayz @scott0210 Cool going to see them Dec 20th in Jackson!
@gnbaiocchi @losthighwayz I do remember them. So youâre actually Slash? I knew that want his real name!
@scott0210 Click on the âa little background info on usâ tab above.
The 2014 Baiocchi Del Maggio was ratted at the recent Socal #51 meetup.
It opened up a little hot but settled down a bit. Good fruit, nice acidity, medium weight. I liked it quite a bit, somewhere in between the the typical grenache or syrah, a nice counter point to the heavier syrahâs lined up that night.
Hopefully someone else took better notes. Itâs tough taking the proper time with these bottles at a tasting with 20+ bottles.
These people all tasted it as well.
@MarkDaSpark @klezman @losthighwayz @ScottW58 @TimothyB @i8dacat @merrybill @connorbush
@davirom
I was also fortunate to have a sampling of this wine at the gathering. Had a medium to pale tint, the picture I took shows a lighter showing. Immediate floral scent hits the nose and very inviting. There were very low tannins with a slight tartness that didnât really linger long. I did pick up on a slight chalky taste on the roof of my mouth but nothing to turn me away from the wine. There was some sediment on the last glass but it was mention that may be due to how that type of wine is made? Iâm not too familiar with this type of wine, but it was a nice easy drinking wine I would also consider buying.
@i8dacat
@i8dacat thanks much, all wines are native fermentations, no So2 at the crush. Cold soak 3-5 days. Open top fermentations, no finning or filtering.
So2 added after ferments are finished running about 20 % free, so very low sulphur levels. Ground to glass hoping for sense of place with more purity.
Studied these techniques for 2 vintages with Bradle Brown @bigbasinvineyards
@gnbaiocchi @i8dacat Iâm getting a case. Want one bottle of each?
@gnbaiocchi @losthighwayz yes, sign me up for one each.
@gnbaiocchi @i8dacat done.
El Dorado County 2300â near Skinner, similar to 805 weather, bit warmer. Sandy , grenitic soils, close spacing in the vineyard.
Im a big fan of Alban, Saxum, Booker so the style there is similar with different terrior
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
Baiocchi Wines Mixed Reds - $45 = 18.74%
@chipgreen I donât believe you are asking the question - but yes, you save an additional 18.74% per bottle on the case purchase vs. the 4 pack. Go big!
It mustâve sold out, which is good? But thereâs nothing on till Friday and itâs only WednesdayâŠwhat are we to do?!
@ttboy23 Roll over to the Wednesday sale with the rest of us?
@ttboy23 Ahhh, visit the main page for some bubbly perhaps?
@InFrom Et Tu, GRUET
Winemaker Notes
Vineyard Manager & Winemaker Greg Baiocchiâs passion for wine started as a consumer of excellent wines from around the globe. In 2005 he and his wife Sharon purchased property at 2500â to develop and plant their vineyards in the Fair Play AVA of Californiaâs Sierra Nevada foothills. Greg received his viticulture and winemaking training from the University of California, Davis extension program while performing cellar work and studying with winemakers Bradley Brown (Big Basin Vineyards) and Marco Cappelli (Swanson). He is now the Vineyard Manager and Winemaker for Baiocchi Wines and Vineyards.
Gregâs strength in winemaking lies within his commitment to the vineyard and farming which truly drives his passion and the sense of place in his wines. Wine Spectator Magazineâs James Laube included Baiocchi Wine & Vineyardâs first release, 2009 Grenache, on his list Californiaâs 11 Standout Wines. The Baiocchi wine program consists of 2500 cases per vintage comprised of two labels; the signature Baiocchi Wines and the gb label of wines. Both deliver a complex grape to glass experience with a sense of place.
Orellana, Fair Play, California
Tasting Notes
The nose holds notes of sour cherry, herb, chocolate, raspberry and clove. The palate is firm on entry with a full-bodied core of blackberry and bright red fruit, finely structured, improving over 24 hours.
Specs
Del Maggio, Fair Play, California
Tasting Notes
Strawberry and plum aroma lift from the ruby color with nice clarity and depth. Mid weight with rich texture and ripe fruit, the wine finishes well with nice fine tannins.
Specs
Price Comparison
$425.27/case (including shipping) at Baiocchi Wines
About The Winery
Winery: Baiocchi Wines
From the moment the idea took shape to produce premium, small lot wines, we have stayed focused on the land, the fruit, the wine, and the life. With that in mind, our mission is to produce fine wine, from exceptional grapes, grown in a high altitude setting. As we continue to learn about balance and harmony, and their relationship to winemaking, we consider the individual elements from which wine is derived: soil, water, fruit, and craft. From the composition of the soil, to the handling of the grapes, our wines speak to this relationship.
How does one go from skydiving to winemaking? Very carefully, my friend, very carefully. While it was not a traditional path, it was my path. My passion for making great wine was born from a passion for enjoying it â namely, with friends, after many successful skydiving and base-jumping adventures.
Learning to appreciate and enjoy fine wine led to an education in viticulture and winemaking through the U.C. Davis Extension Winemaking Program. During the same period, I gained valuable, practical experience via hands-on work at two Northern California winemaking properties: Miraflores Winery and Big Basin Vineyards, where I had the honor of being mentored by Proprietor and Winemaker, Bradley Brown.
My hope is that my friend who opened so many airplane doors for me, as well as many bottles of fine wine, finds himself someday sitting with friends, post-jump, enjoying a bottle of Baiocchi wine.
The Baiocchi Family
They say genetic traits can skip generations. I would argue that passions can as well. This was the case for my father, who grew up watching my grandfather, Maggio Baiocchi, make wine. While the smell alone was enough to dissuade my dad from following in his fatherâs footsteps, it was not enough to keep me from doing so. As a boy of five or six, I remember watching my grandfather in his basement, working the old equipment. The sights, sounds and smells of watching my grandfather make wine are still vividly alive for me today.
Many decades later, that long dormant seed in my soul was watered, thanks to my wife, Sharon, who opened my eyes not so much to the person I was supposed to become, but the person I came to rediscover. Now, our son Nicholas is preparing to enter the family business after completing a formal education in Wine Business Management.
We hope you enjoy Baiocchi Wines as much as we have enjoyed the long, strange and beautiful trip it has been getting here.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Dec 3 - Tuesday, Dec 4
Many of those Grenache blends are in the 15âs to 16%
If you truly want to see my best Grenache 2015 Sharons Vineyard. Has more purity and wears the alcohol well. Best 3 barrels from an Alban clone.
This is what i see above
Case of 12 for $194.99 $16.25/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
Sorry guys - I now know why i played tag with the fed-ex guy since last Thursday. Him leaving âdoor tagsâ and me wondering why he always managed to show up at the various times no one was home. Looks like I was chosen to rat the Del Maggio but it wasnât actually in my hands until last night and I had no idea WTF was going on.
@homehziah You still have time!
/giphy lacy-awkward-mead
/giphy oval-tropical-suit
I have several options on shipping states, buy wines from multiple sources. This is the only source that doesnât allow shipping date options. Just sayinâ
/giphy lowly-precocious-holiday
SorryâŠI should have checked in on this. Itâs been a rough few days with a croupy kid and his parents too.