December 10, 2022 - used as aperitif wine
July 13, 2021 - I wrote in a couple notes about this release that the peach sprites were more subdued or muted but tonight it resembled previous tastings where that was a highlight of the wine. Straw colored, light bodied, aromas of floral and apricot and flavors of peach predominate with tones of lychee, pear, apple, citrus and hints of lime with a crisp clean sharp tangy finish. Still vibrant and tasty in its fifth year.
https://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2021/07/team-beef-tenderloin-dinner-features.html
October 18, 2020 - Consistent with earlier tasting notes ...
Consistent with earlier tasting notes of this label back in 2018, this was light straw colored, light bodied, this vintage is more subdued and muted than recent vintages with moderate pear flavored fruit punctuated by citrus and grapefruit with only a slight hint of that peach flavor so predominate in some past years that reveals itself after a half hour or so from opening.
https://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2020/10/cliff-lede-napa-valley-sauvignon-blanc.html
March 28, 2020 - very good. ate with sushi and loved it.
October 1, 2019 - Flat, boring, and uninspiring. May have been an off bottle but had to send this down the sink drain.
November 21, 2018 - Not really my taste. Was heavy and unharmonious, somewhat closed
September 9, 2018 - Not a bad effort but can get better at the same or slightly higher price point (e.g. Twomey or Rombauer).
August 5, 2018 - A little too heavy and sweet for me. Highly perfumed tropical fruit with only accents of citrus and green. In line with other vintages but a little more sweetness. Not bad for the price but I’d stick with Sancerre.
July 21, 2018 - Pale straw color. Nose shows a bit of grapefruit. Lemon and a hint of grapefruit on the palate with just a hint of pear. See previous note on this.
July 19, 2018 - Justy so good. 2026 does not disappoint. Cheers