Cliff Lede 2022 Rhythm Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District

Napa Valley California
Decanter Magazine 95 Rating
A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, sourced from the Rhythm Vineyard on the slopes of the winery’s Stags Leap District estate. Jason Lede envisioned this wine as a pure expression of the rocky soils beneath the vines, which are planted with a mix of clonal selections and rootstocks. He aimed to highlight this site, offering consumers an accurate snapshot of its terroir in the bottle. The vineyard spans 15 hectares, but only the best fruit from select blocks in the Rhythm site makes it into this wine. The result is a powerful and robust expression, with deep loamy earth, high-toned violet florals, leather, tobacco, and capsicum. The aromatics and palate are muscular, with a striking depth to the fleshiness of the fruit. While the tannins are powerful and structured, they melt beautifully on the finish, leaving lingering notes of cocoa powder and graphite.
Must be ordered.
Valid while supplies are available
Buy this by the 6pk for $90.00 per bottle