Cliff Lede Vineyards

Poetry Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon

9.36 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Bryce Wiatrak

I’ve always loved this wine - utterly Stags Leap in character. Inky, blueberry, crushed stones - a total treat.

I’ve always loved this wine - utterly Stags Leap in character. Inky, blueberry, crushed stones - a total treat.

May 6th, 2018
Paul K
9.3

Ok, 2014s turning 10 so gonna be exploring these. RP says 2014s are ready so bring it on!
Fantastic nose. It doesn’t jump out of the glass like TRB’s 4 winds from last weekend (I could smell that forever) but this one is a statement of elegance. Violets, black fruit, graphite, and mocha.
Great mouthfeel at the beginning. Fruit is wonderful, chocolate, but I will say that I’m here too early. Tannin sticking out - a little greenness to the tannin as well. Ends with drying pucker. I was hoping I’d be past that on 10th birthday. Just speaks to a better rating in the future. Would think 3-5 years until another one?

Ok, 2014s turning 10 so gonna be exploring these. RP says 2014s are ready so bring it on!
Fantastic nose. It doesn’t jump out of the glass like TRB’s 4 winds from last weekend (I could smell that forever) but this one is a statement of elegance. Violets, black fruit, graphite, and mocha.
Great mouthfeel at the beginning. Fruit is wonderful, chocolate, but I will say that I’m here too early. Tannin sticking out - a little greenness to the tannin as well. Ends with drying pucker. I was hoping I’d be past that on 10th birthday. Just speaks to a better rating in the future. Would think 3-5 years until another one?

Jan 5th, 2024
Eric Casias

Gave this guy about a 4 hour decant. It was amazing. So balanced. It has plenty of life left in the bottle. Cheers!

Gave this guy about a 4 hour decant. It was amazing. So balanced. It has plenty of life left in the bottle. Cheers!

Nov 19th, 2018
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