Stardust

Cliff Lede Vineyards

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Greg Ballington
9.3

Sample provided by the estate. First of the two Cabs we received from Cliff Lede. Tasted upon opening and noted that it needed some air, it was tight and overly tannic. Same with the Stardust Heaven. Deep and dark ruby red with an almost black core. Still tight on the nose, slightly savory with some black cherries on the nose. Opened up with some chalk and soft dark fruits. Moderate tannins (7/10) with a full body. Lots of dark fruits with some vanilla and good acidity. Still a bit of heat even on day two. Long finish with some spicy and vegetal notes. A little dry too. Definitely needs some more time but was more approachable in its youth than the Stardust Heaven. Drink till 2028. — 9 years ago

Sean BallingtonIndia Okoh
with Sean and India
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Jody Scharf

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Visited their winery. Loved it. Bought a bunch of stuff

Futo

5500 SLD Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

2013 Taste off,
Scarlett takes it, not even close.
In fact you are better off getting Cliff lede Stardust Heaven at less than half the price.
And I just backed that up by buying 6 more bottles of Lede,
— 9 years ago

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Eric L.

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I think this one just needs a lot more time. In ten years, I bet it will be truly amazing.
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

Definitely, reminds of the 2012 Scarecrow, high heat & alcohol.

Louis Roederer

Brut Premier Champagne Blend

Cellared for 5 years and worth every minute of wait! Apples, apricots, stardust, butterscotch, and lots of sour plums. — 10 years ago

Ashley Lyons
with Ashley

Ezimit

Stardust Vranec

Шикарен.плотный — 9 years ago

Ezimit

Stardust Plavac

Больше понравился чем первый вариант. Но тоже хорош по-своему — 9 years ago

Sean Thackrey

Pleiades XXIV Old Vines California Red Blend 2004

Take a bunch of random red grapes (Sangiovese, Pinot, Zin, etc), coferment with some white grapes, add a little stardust . . . Magic! — 10 years ago

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Copain

"Tous Ensemble" North Coast Rosé of Pinot Noir 2014

White Strawberries and stardust — 11 years ago

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