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Friday, November 13, 2020 - One amazing wine! I’ve found that I enjoy Napa Valley cabs within the 7-10 year range, and this one falls right into to that age range.

This Cliff Lede cab does not disappoint. Very smooth, mellow tannins, well balanced, nice vibrant fruit flavor and acidity.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry (89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) is indeed worthy of its name. Bottled perfection, it is an extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon offering floral, blackcurrant, boysenberry and hints of oak, forest floor and graphite notes, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and an exuberance, freshness and delineation that are remarkable. This amazing effort is the quintessential Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon that is Napa Valley’s version of Château Margaux. The finish just won’t quit. Kudos to proprietor Cliff Lede. This cuvée needs 3-4 years of aging, and should keep for 20-25.

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