Baldacci Family Vineyards

IV Four Sons Fraternity Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend

9.1203 ratings
9.08 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Matt Trader

No pic - 2013 tasted. It's a Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah, and the 2013 is a beautiful year for this wine. Unfiltered and unfined, with bright juicy red overtones and still a rich pallet.

No pic - 2013 tasted. It's a Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah, and the 2013 is a beautiful year for this wine. Unfiltered and unfined, with bright juicy red overtones and still a rich pallet.

May 17th, 2018
Chad Mawson

With ribeye and asparagus. Excellent. Very well balanced.

With ribeye and asparagus. Excellent. Very well balanced.

1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2015
Mike R
8.7

2nd time and not a fan - love the winery higher end but this falls short - sadly no smiles here

2nd time and not a fan - love the winery higher end but this falls short - sadly no smiles here

Apr 17th, 2017
Caroline On Crack

Writer/blogger Los Angeles Magazine, carolineoncrack.com

9.5

Very dark and inky. Initially sweet. Love this!

Very dark and inky. Initially sweet. Love this!

Mar 26th, 2014
Audrey Gorham

Well balanced. Well balanced. Fruit and smooth

Well balanced. Well balanced. Fruit and smooth

Jul 28th, 2018
Sabrina I

Dec 2017 with Todd. Excellent red blend!

Dec 2017 with Todd. Excellent red blend!

Dec 28th, 2017
Anh Tram

Now this an excellent cab!
I would rather drink this one over the pricier ones at 60-70 / bottle / Deep red/ full bodied wine

Now this an excellent cab!
I would rather drink this one over the pricier ones at 60-70 / bottle / Deep red/ full bodied wine

Dec 15th, 2017
Beachin Wino

I was definitely meant to try this wine tonight. Went to Total Wine to spend a gift card. Was very close to putting this one in my shopping cart. Was feeling frugal and changed my choices to 2 other wines that are "tried and true." Invited a friend over and this is what he brought! Would recommend decanting for an hour or so for maximum pleasure. A full bodied wine with beautiful fruit and well integrated tannins.

I was definitely meant to try this wine tonight. Went to Total Wine to spend a gift card. Was very close to putting this one in my shopping cart. Was feeling frugal and changed my choices to 2 other wines that are "tried and true." Invited a friend over and this is what he brought! Would recommend decanting for an hour or so for maximum pleasure. A full bodied wine with beautiful fruit and well integrated tannins.

Sep 22nd, 2017
Dagmar

from Total Wine- $38-$45,
First impression: unique, reminiscent of a tempranillo, robust 👍🏼

from Total Wine- $38-$45,
First impression: unique, reminiscent of a tempranillo, robust 👍🏼

Sep 7th, 2017
Scott Petrus

This wine was surprising good. Loads of blue fruit with firm tannins and a complex finish.

This wine was surprising good. Loads of blue fruit with firm tannins and a complex finish.

Aug 26th, 2017