Dark purple in the glass. Nice dark fruit profile. Tannins a bit strong at this point. Medium finish. Will likely gain a point in a few years when tannins settle a bit.
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S&E Napa Extravaganza (at Home): Another surprise of the evening (after the unveiling) as this rating was higher than I have ever given Lede - and I am not normally a great fan.
Some acidity in the finish, although the finish is a little short.
While the color and nose seemed to indicate a fruit bomb, it is not a fruit bomb and has hints or restraint.
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4/30/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Rich expensive oak on the nose. And dark and full bore on the palate. It's substantial and massive.
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3/25/2024 - Hrv123 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Dark purple in the glass. Nice dark fruit profile. Tannins a bit strong at this point. Medium finish. Will likely gain a point in a few years when tannins settle a bit.
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2/3/2024 - cab blends wrote: 94 Points
S&E Napa Extravaganza (at Home): Another surprise of the evening (after the unveiling) as this rating was higher than I have ever given Lede - and I am not normally a great fan.
Some acidity in the finish, although the finish is a little short.
While the color and nose seemed to indicate a fruit bomb, it is not a fruit bomb and has hints or restraint.
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12/8/2023 - Vailman Likes this wine: 90 Points
One hour decant. Dark fruits, unresolved tannins. Needs more time in the cellar.
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11/26/2023 - wabi47 wrote: 92 Points
deep dark red berry and spice; notable tannin is moderately fine; oak already integrating; firm on day one, more open, albeit darker on day two
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