2019 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District
This is on the “must taste” list for anyone in search of a classic Cabernet Sauvignon that captures the essence of the formidable 2019 vintage. Blended with 13% Merlot and small amounts of Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cab Franc, this wine “substantially overdelivers on its price point” according to Wine Enthusiast, who couldn’t help admire the “dark fruit profile, generous tannin and oak, and an expansive full-bodied style” Enjoy it now or let it languish in the cellar for a decade, just don’t let it pass you by.
Since founding his namesake winery in 2002, Cliff Lede has put every emphasis on creating a world-class wine estate. With 60 acres under vine throughout the Stags Leap District, a state-of-the-art winemaking facility and a team that includes famed viticulturist David Abreu and winemaker Chris Tynan, every detail has been considered in an attempt to take Bordeaux varietals to a whole new level. A rock and roll attitude that harnesses the energy and spark of the New World while channeling values of the great Old World winemaking properties, his wines are intrinsically connected to the land with a fresh view point that is both progressive and timely. The wine world is changing, and Cliff Lede and his team are at the forefront of the movement.
Wine Enthusiast
This wine substantially overdelivers on its price point, presenting a dark fruit profile, generous tannin and oak, and an expansive full-bodied style. Blended with 8% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, it is approachable while never forgetting its structured, complex roots.
Jeb Dunnuck
I loved the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, and readers looking for a great Napa Valley Cabernet under $100 shouldn't hesitate. Deep purple-hued, with classic Cabernet dark red and black fruits, leafy tobacco, chocolate, and graphite, it's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, elegant mouthfeel, integrated acidity, and polished tannins. It's already impossible to resist yet will cruise for 10-15 years in cold cellars. 6812 cases.