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• Fernandez Vino wrote: 92 points

  February 7, 2015 - Very alcohol forward. We let it breath for about an hour. Was a lot better the longer it was open

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• VinoServant wrote: 91 points

  May 19, 2012 - I consumed three bottles of this wine over the last 12 months or so and it was fantastic. I had some people over and served it against a '05 Richard Partridge, NV, C/S; '97 Potensac and a '00 Chateau Haut Ferrand, Pomerol. All the wines were great, but the Cliff Lede Claret was everyone's favorite. Really well integrated with good fruit and a very smooth finish. The wine was decanted for 1 hour before consumption. I have had several wines from the '03 vintage recently and they have all been fantastic. VinoServant Mobile - http://m.vinoservant.com

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• pernst wrote: 88 points

  June 9, 2011 - On first taste, it a pleasant meritage that is much more delicate in its taste than most US wines. After an hour it opened up and showed more fruit and still quite a complex but soft blend of tastes. I would think now is a good time to drink this.

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• ArizonaWineGuy wrote: 86 points

  October 3, 2009 - Continues to disappoint. I think it is the vintage though, not the wine itself.

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• ArizonaWineGuy wrote: 88 points

  April 7, 2009 - Lots of fruit here - cherries and cassis. Nicely integrated tannins. A bit thin on the finish. Nearing the end of it's life - drink up in the next 12 - 18 months.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2003
• Type Red
• Producer Cliff Lede
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation Claret
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Stags Leap District
• UPC Code 008261021604

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• In Cellars 113 (43%)
• Consumed 152 (57%)

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