Cliff Lede Vineyards

Claret Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.1200 ratings
8.813 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Top Notes For
Daniel P. Drake

Last night we opened the 2019 Cliff Lede Napa Valley Claret Bordeaux Blend. Twin Peaks Vineyard Yountville, California. A blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.

On the nose the is black cherry, blackberry, fig, black currant, cassis, vegital notes, vanilla and dark soil.

On the palate there is black cherry, blackberry, black plum, black plum, lack currant, bell pepper, chocolate covered cherry and gravel.

This wine is full bodied with a velvety mouthfeel medium to medium + acidity and medium to medium + soft smooth fine tannins that move seamlessly into a long black fruit pencil lead finish. Looks to be a great weekend. Please stay safe and be healthy. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Last night we opened the 2019 Cliff Lede Napa Valley Claret Bordeaux Blend. Twin Peaks Vineyard Yountville, California. A blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.

On the nose the is black cherry, blackberry, fig, black currant, cassis, vegital notes, vanilla and dark soil.

On the palate there is black cherry, blackberry, black plum, black plum, lack currant, bell pepper, chocolate covered cherry and gravel.

This wine is full bodied with a velvety mouthfeel medium to medium + acidity and medium to medium + soft smooth fine tannins that move seamlessly into a long black fruit pencil lead finish. Looks to be a great weekend. Please stay safe and be healthy. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Jun 10th, 2023
Lede Family Wines

One of our winery exclusive favorites, the 2012 Claret is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. This wine was aged in French oak for 18 months.

One of our winery exclusive favorites, the 2012 Claret is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. This wine was aged in French oak for 18 months.

3 people found it helpfulDec 5th, 2014
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
Ryan Wofford

Never disappoints

Never disappoints

Nov 19th, 2016
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
Doc Jay

Bright. Fruit forward. Super good.

Bright. Fruit forward. Super good.

Oct 16th, 2014
Austin Baird

Lovely Claret! Easy drinking, light to medium body, gorgeous color!

Lovely Claret! Easy drinking, light to medium body, gorgeous color!

Mar 28th, 2014
Brittany Stone

Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon

Aug 7th, 2013