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• stretch9942 Likes this wine: 89 points

  February 19, 2024 - Decanted for an hour and a half. Mellow and balanced. Past its peak but still an enjoyable bottle.

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• SFDoug wrote:

  February 14, 2015 - Appearance cloudy but intense, garnet color, some sediment visible.
  Nose was clean, medium intensity with aromas of resin, vanilla and asparagus
  Medium acidity and tannin
  Medium to full body
  Long finish with cinnamon and black pepper
  Flavor remarkably good for a wine that should have been consumed at least three or four years ago.

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• SFDoug Likes this wine: 85 points

  December 30, 2014 - This bottle definitely held up better than some of the other bottles I opened earlier this year, which was pleasant surprise. Still past its prime, however. Full bodied Napa Bordeaux style blend, dominated by Cabernet, softened with Merlot. Medium body, medium finish. Some sediment. Wish I hadn't misplaced this behind other bottles, as I know this would have been perfect about five years ago.

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• SFDoug wrote: flawed

  April 26, 2014 - Drink up... this one was still pretty good but definitely on the outer edge of the drinking window. Strong notes of cassis somewhat overcome by alcohol to create almost a medicinal flavor. At least I remember what this wine was like at its peak.

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• ArizonaWineGuy wrote: 89 points

  March 13, 2014 - Incredibly dark, deep red color. Classic Cabernet nose, with slight hints of pepper. Quite dry, with tannins that are still a bit immature and awkward. Black berries and black plums are the predominant fruit, backed by pepper and spice. A big Napa cab with characteristic Stags Leap qualities.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2004
• Type Red
• Producer Cliff Lede
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation Claret
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Napa Valley
• UPC Code 008261041602

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• In Cellars 137 (17%)
• Consumed 684 (83%)

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