Doug Powers

8.9

Lovely cool climate Victoria Shiraz, this is right in the ideal window to drink, spicy notes, blue fruits, very good acid balance, solid!! — 3 months ago

with Jim and

Bob Boyle

8.9

Nose of minerals, body medium full and somewhat creamy with nice finish — 9 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Made from Macabeu, Xarel·lo and Parellada grapes, bright pale gold color with a frothy creamy mousse, small rapid bubble flow with a steady stream. Aromas and flavors of apple and citrus with toasty notes, integrated, nice mouthfeel, elegant long finish. Great value as an exceptional alternative to French Champagne. — 2 years ago

Martin Mazner

9.2

Lovely balanced Napa cab but needs much more aging. Opened up after an hour but alas most was enjoyed by then 😀 — 5 years ago

with Beth and Naveen

Rick Wolfen

9.4

Drinking beautifully with our short rib. Great bottle and aged just fine. Fruit all there with a lot of elegance — 6 years ago

Tom Garland

9.2

In magnum..luv the foil cap..."it goes to eleven". 1 hour decant (little sediment). A transfixing inky red color. On the nose: blue fruit, floral, cassis, black fruit. Taste: BlackBerry, graphite, minerals, smoke..semi firm tannins and a plush mouthfeel lead to a med- long finish...has more time to go. From the Rock Block series..names diff blocks for his favorite songs or albums. — 7 years ago

with Brenda

J Levenson

9.2

Are you kidding me? Only $19. My only regret that I did not buy a case! No pesticides, true reflection of place. Wonderful minerality. Transport yourself to a cool mountain stream. Serve at 40-45°. A SommSelect choice. — 8 years ago

Tom Garland

9.3

Cliff Lede Vineyard Valentine's Dinner

WINE
2023 Cliff Lede sauvignon blanc
2023 Cliff Lede Crossfade cab sav blend
2024 Cliff Lede Chardonnay
2023 Cliff Lede "Marla" blanc
2013 Cliff Lede Songbook cabernet
2023 Cliff Lede Songbook cabernet
2022 Cliff Lede Poetry cabernet

FOOD
Lobster cones, mushroom bruschetta, pork meatballs.
Organic winter lettuce, pomegranate
Pan roasted diver scallops
Grilled prime beef tenderloin,whipped potatoe
Chocolate cake, cab poached pear — 4 months ago

with Brenda

Adriana Fabbro

9.0

Revisiting an old friend. From one of Europe’s highest vineyards. Pure, clean citrus fruit hits you right away like a freshly melted alpine stream in spring. As the bottle warms up, unexpected tropical notes emerge - coconut and pineapple (aka nuances of piña colada). — 10 months ago

Steve Ambrusko

9.0

Surprisingly amazing Lemberger, rich and full bodied yet still some fruitiness. — 2 years ago

Ed Lehrman

9.3

This one had some years on it but still maintained its “liquid steel” focus. — 6 years ago

Matt

9.5

Drinking beautifully with a Northern appellation feel to it, more Brune and schistous to me. Would love to know all the lieu dits that contribute and their proportion in the final blend. Its darken fruit profile, meaty/smokey and forest notes make the argument that it’s of northern origin. Its opening up for now there’s a rich stream of dark black fruits reminiscent of Black raspberry liquor, soaked plums, almost prune, and overripe black berry/cherry. There’s still freshness to the fruit however, nothing ox’d or decaying. Singed cedar, leather, ash, roasted meat and animal come next, followed by the garrigue and bacon fat. Threads of eastern spices and of course pepper. It elusive now, the aromas coming and going. Palate has some lovely richness and bones to accompany it well, never pushy, always with restraint and nerve. Reminds me of Barolo. Great “basic” cuvée for Rostaing this vintage. Day 2 this really got going, much more harmony and focus on the nose. Loads of bitter root and pastille notes developing among its dark content. Very delicious — 6 years ago

Jason R

9.3

Excellent cab not too heavy — 7 years ago

Jonathan Warren

9.0

From daddies napa vault of only things Napa 😐 — 6 months ago

Bill Mowry

9.1

20 year old magnum and still has tannins. Mild white pepper with ripe sweet berries. Well balanced. — 6 months ago

with Cristian and Amelia

Riccardo L.

9.1

Full and less herbal than I remember — 2 years ago

Sam Lee

9.0

Juicy, authentic and refreshing so fruitful with passion fruit 🍊 and citrus tangerine, grassy yet the sweet fruity brings the layer with its long finishings of fresh fruit and summery vibe
🌻
Tropical summery flower with a rainbow on top
🌈 — 5 years ago

Skip Smyser

9.2

Typical Stags Leap high quality. Enjoy it a lot!!🍷 — 6 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Enigmatic and just tremendous aromas. Ripe pear, lavender, mountain herbs, Bosc pear, apple skin, lovely nose. Mountain stream. So fresh, dynamic and pure. Palate is rich, ripe, opulent and concentrated with a whiplash of juicy fruit, herbs and insane acidity. Long, balanced and so pure. Shows ripeness of vintage with classic Altesse acidity, herbaciousness and freshness. — 7 years ago

Ray S

9.1

Drinking on the Zambezi River and this tastes a bit more special. Also happens to be one of our favorite SA wineries. — 7 years ago