2016 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District

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Score 91/100 · Drink 2021-2031, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec 2018

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District) is a dark, potent wine that perfectly embodies the Cliff Lede style. Black cherry, plum, licorice, dark spice, espresso and menthol add to the wine's dark, virile personality. I would give the 2016 another few years in the cellar to fully come together. Time in the glass brings out attractive floral and spice notes that will be a terrific complement once the wine recovers from its bottling a few months ago.

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91
91/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

93
93/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate

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93 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 93/100 · Drink 2019-2034, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Oct 2018

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District is a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it gives up notes of fresh blackcurrants, warm plums, unsmoked cigars and tilled soil with wafts of kirsch, sandalwood and dusty soil. Full-bodied and richly fruited in the mouth, it has a firm backbone of grainy tannins and a long earthy finish.

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Cliff Lede
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Red

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