Cliff Lede
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(12x75cl) 2014Indulge in the elegant complexity of the Cliff Lede Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, a benchmark wine embodying the majestic power and nuanced finesse that only Napa Valley's iconic To Kalon Vineyard can provide. Winemaker Cliff Lede, known for his rock-and-roll approach, harnesses key blocks of this historic vineyard, masterfully crafting this vintage with a blend of classic Bordeaux varieties.
On the palate, this wine boasts opulent, full-bore purple fruit, seductively woven with black cherry, dark chocolate and sweet baking spice notes, underpinned by incredibly plush, silky tannins. After meticulous aging in 75% new French oak for a period of 21 months, the Cliff Lede Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 showcases immense aging potential.
Adorned with critical acclaim from revered wine publications, this limited-edition masterpiece encapsulates a monumental expression of Napa Valley terroir, worthy of any discerning collector's cellar.
$3,680.00 -
(12x75cl) 2015
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
As good as it gets, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon checks in as 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 21 months in new French oak. Possessing an incredible bouquet of cassis, liquid violets, Asian spices, and charred meats, it hits the palate with an elegant, seamless, ultra-fine texture that builds incrementally, with huge tannins that are only noticeable 30 seconds or more after the finish. This heavenly Napa Cabernet has no hard edges, incredible richness, no weight, and will evolve gracefully for two to three decades.$3,680.00 -
(12x75cl) 2018
In the prestige vineyards of Napa Valley, resides a quintessential Cabernet Sauvignon, the Cliff Lede Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018. This resplendent Californian red wine is a creation of Cliff Lede, a Canadian aficionado knowledgeable in both vine and verse. Cultivated in the historic To Kalon terroir, the wine possesses layers of complex flavours reflecting the gravelly alluvial fan soils of Oakville Appellation.
Narrating a marvellous maturation story, the grapes were hand-harvested and meticulously sorted before a gentle gravity-flow process led them to oak fermentation tanks. After carefully ageing for 18 months in French oak barrels, the Cliff Lede Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 reveals a bouquet of blackberries and crème de cassis, underscored by nuances of cigar box and graphite. Bright acidity on the palate yields an incredibly balanced drink with a sublime finish.
Crown your cellar with this illustrious Californian Cabernet, a testament to Cliff Lede's dedication to supreme viticulture and expert winemaking.
$3,060.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry spent 21 months in French oak prior to bottling. It too is inky purple/blue colored and offers heavenly notes of graphite, liquid rocks, crushed violets, blueberries, charcoal and cassis. Fabulously concentrated, opulent, layered, and ripe, with serious amounts of tannin that come out with time in the glass, this monumental beauty should only be purchased by patient consumers as it's going to need 7-8 years or more of cellaring.$1,515.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry is another gorgeous wine from Cliff Lede. Crème de cassis, lavender, cloves, graphite, chocolate, sweet French oak and torrefaction notes infuse this sumptuous, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from Lede's Poetry block in Stags Leap. This is another full-throttle wine endowed with a ton of character.$2,470.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015Jeb Dunnuck (97+)
Another tour de force is the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Songbook, which checks in as 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. It's the most open and approachable of the wines in the lineup, yet still needs to be forgotten for 5-6 years. Blackberries, spice-box, chocolate, currants and graphite notes all develop in the glass and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, beautiful mid-palate depth, and a great finish. While a big, rich wine, it shows the purity and finesse that's the hallmark of this vintage.$1,280.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
One of the best-run and now superstar wineries in all of Napa is Cliff Lede. Starting with their 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap, a beautiful example of this AVA, the wine has a dense ruby/purple color, floral notes intermixed with crème de cassis , graphite and forest floor. It is full bodied, but with the elegance, finesse and lightness of being, despite its intensity. The wood is pushed to the background, and the wine is beautifully pure and long. Drink it over the next 20 years.$1,020.00 -
(12x75cl) 2016Vinous (91)
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.$1,050.00
