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Cliff Lede Vineyards

High Fidelity Napa Valley Cabernet Franc Blend

9.2144 ratings
9.112 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, 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

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Cliff Lede VineyardsNapa Valley, CaliforniaCabernet Franc
Top Notes For
John murray
9.5

Decant at least 1 hour

Decant at least 1 hour

1 person found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2015
Lede Family Wines

Inspired by the right bank blends of Bordeaux, this wine is a blend of 46% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Franc, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Petit Verdot. It was aged in French oak barrels, 85% of which were new, for 18 months. Only 840 cases were made.

Inspired by the right bank blends of Bordeaux, this wine is a blend of 46% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Franc, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Petit Verdot. It was aged in French oak barrels, 85% of which were new, for 18 months. Only 840 cases were made.

1 person found it helpfulJul 17th, 2014
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

@ Pebble Beach Food & Wine.

@ Pebble Beach Food & Wine.

Apr 23rd, 2017
Ryan Wofford
9.1

So much time to go on this one but just lovely structure and fruit already #clifflede

So much time to go on this one but just lovely structure and fruit already #clifflede

Jul 5th, 2015
Bryant Bickel
9.3

Right Bank! And who doesn't love C/F, sexy, so many layers

Right Bank! And who doesn't love C/F, sexy, so many layers

Apr 23rd, 2015
Ryan Wofford
9.5

Drinking beautifully already!!soft, silky tannins, blackberry and cheery notes.

Drinking beautifully already!!soft, silky tannins, blackberry and cheery notes.

Jan 2nd, 2015
Tobin Trevarthen
9.6

Bordeaux Blend - 54% Merlot...intense berries. Swore it had Petit Syrah...inky!

Bordeaux Blend - 54% Merlot...intense berries. Swore it had Petit Syrah...inky!

Jun 7th, 2014
Tim H
9.6

Wonderful...

Wonderful...

Jan 1st, 2021
TVF
9.0

2016 Cliff Lede Napa Valley High Fidelity Red Wine

2016 Cliff Lede Napa Valley High Fidelity Red Wine

Dec 25th, 2020
Rich Roberts
9.0

Good, just a bit dry and quick for the price

Good, just a bit dry and quick for the price

Aug 1st, 2020