Cliff Lede - Rhythm Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (750ml)
Price: $139.99
| Producer | Cliff Lede |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 8312 |
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Cliff Lede Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery located in the famed Stags Leap District. For over 20 years, Cliff Lede Vineyards has prioritized crafting wines of extraordinary quality with authenticity and sustainability in mind.
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Cliff Lede Description
The triumphal 2022 Rhythm exudes class and sophistication right out of the glass, flaunting its Stags Leap District breeding and balanced perfection with confidence. There are gorgeous black currants, kirsch, pain grille, cigar wrapper, and pencil shavings on the nose, with loamy rocky aromas intertwined with sandalwood and mint. Fresh and balanced with no heaviness, the chocolatey and cassis flavors linger with a fine density along the medium-long finish.
James Suckling: 95 Points
Only the second vintage of this new wine made from grapes grown on Cliff Lede's valley floor vineyard. Concentrated and elegant, with both red and black fruit, a linear feel to the texture and good, fine-grained tannins to back it up. Also iron, cocoa and graphite come out in the glass. Great balance, a medium to full body and an appetizing sense of subtlety and restraint.
Wine Enthusiast: 95 Points
Rich, powerful, with a bounty of flavor, this Cabernet Sauvignon fills the mouth with dark fruits, espresso, cocoa, and a sprinkle of sweetened spices. Decant, or hold in cellar for additional aging.
Vinous: 94 Points
The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Rhythm is a big, potent wine. A blast of black cherry, spice, licorice, new leather, menthol and chocolate makes a strong first impression. The core of this blend is a Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot co-ferment, and that comes through in the wine's formidable savory, peppery intensity. This is another impressive 2022 from the team led by Chris Tynan.
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
A strong second effort from this newly designated section of the estate vineyard, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Rhythm delivers sumptuous aromas of ripe cherries, cinnamon and—in a throwback to this taster's teen years—brand-new suede Pumas. In the mouth, this is silky and medium to full-bodied, supple and easy to drink, concentrated without excess weight, then finishes with some softly dusty notes, fine-grained tannins and a hint of red berries. Good value.
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