2018 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District
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Franken Berry Likes this wine:
93 Points
Sunday, August 13, 2023 - Here is an 18 Napa cab that continues to drink well with minimal air and no hard edges. Perhaps it is the blend of 5 varieties, or it’s riveting acidity and sublime minerality that keeps the dark fruit in harmony.
I pulled the cork and let it sit an hour while making dinner lakeside. Always an inky purple color, with a nose of wildflowers and cassis. Blue and red fruits on the palate, intermixed with cedar, tobacco, baker’s chocolates, with a hint of anise. Medium in richness and depth of fruit.
This wine is never a blockbuster, but does a great job of warming up the palate, or closing the night. I love the savory minerality of a good SLD cab. This is such an easy wine to share with friends or drink mid week
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Comment posted by AGELVIS:
8/13/2023 7:37:00 AM - I feel the same way. I bought six bottles after having it at a business dinner last year. Cheers FB!
Comment posted by Franken Berry:
8/13/2023 1:34:00 PM - I would suggest grabbing a few 19s, which I thought was even better
Comment posted by AGELVIS:
8/13/2023 3:13:00 PM - Good to know.