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2012 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Stags Leap District
Label borrowed from 2013
Label borrowed from 2011
Label borrowed from 2011
Label borrowed from 2011
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Label borrowed from 2013
Community Tasting Notes 61
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Wrkolbeck wrote: 90 points
April 11, 2024 - Nicely balanced SLD Cab, drinking very well. Continued to improve as evening progressed so extended decant is recommended.
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Signor-mello Likes this wine: 95 points
April 9, 2023 - Paired nicely with lamb and risotto. Aged perfectly. Did not require much decanting time to achieve drink ability.
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yelnak wrote: 94 points
October 22, 2022 - A fantastic 2012 Stags Leap, from Cliff Lede. Just what I’m looking for in a big cab with 10 years under its belt. Lovely blueberry boysenberry nose, medium minus tannins on the front end- smooth and segues to velvety plum, Cassis, chocolate toffee and leather, with an onset of zin-like texture and building acidity. Hope the case of ‘19 is equal to the challenge come 2029 and beyond!
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leachriscellar Likes this wine: 93 points
June 11, 2022 - Inky violet color, consistent to edge. Mint, raspberry complement acidic cherry. Continue through flavors complimented by cassis- has 5+ left
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bobh22314 Likes this wine: 92 points
April 23, 2022 - pretty much same notes as before except a little more weight and a little longer finish. Soft and ready to drink.
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By Sara d'Amato
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By Antonio Galloni
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By Stephen Tanzer
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Cliff Lede
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Stags Leap District
- UPC Codes 008261071203, 008261110193
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 5 (0%)
- In Cellars 941 (41%)
- Consumed 1,364 (59%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 42 votes
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- ProducerCliff Lede
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationStags Leap District
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