Cliff Lede Vineyards

Claret Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.125 ratings
8.94 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Lede Family Wines

The blend is 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Malbec.

The blend is 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Malbec.

2 people found it helpfulJul 17th, 2014
Tobin Trevarthen

Blueberries. Maple. Black Cherry. Medium tannins.

Blueberries. Maple. Black Cherry. Medium tannins.

Sep 11th, 2015
Ryan Wofford

Per my earlier review, still young but lovely. #clifflede

Per my earlier review, still young but lovely. #clifflede

Aug 1st, 2015
Ryan Wofford

Strong ripening red fruit notes, tannins still outweigh fruit at this point but she's gonna be a beaute!

Strong ripening red fruit notes, tannins still outweigh fruit at this point but she's gonna be a beaute!

Jun 13th, 2015
P A
8.5

Classic Napa big red full bodied with slight tobacco and black berry and tannins. Not as smooth as you should expect of a 2011 at this price point but still very drinkable.

Classic Napa big red full bodied with slight tobacco and black berry and tannins. Not as smooth as you should expect of a 2011 at this price point but still very drinkable.

Aug 21st, 2015
Claire Lee

Absolutely love this - perhaps it's my European palate

Absolutely love this - perhaps it's my European palate

Jul 1st, 2015
Jason Romero

Vintage 2011

Vintage 2011

Jan 17th, 2015
Patty Ledonne

Really nice blend. Not too much oak. Enjoyed

Really nice blend. Not too much oak. Enjoyed

Sep 28th, 2014
Logan Smyser

Logan had this 11 years ago

Logan had this 11 years ago

Mar 29th, 2014
James R. Gilbarty

James had this 6 years ago

James had this 6 years ago

Jul 28th, 2018