Cliff Lede Vineyards

Claret Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.030 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
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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
Ryan Wofford

Never disappoints

Never disappoints

Nov 19th, 2016
Brian Q

Bottle in great condition, has years of potential. Still tight, but nice. Lot of mouthfeel, somewhat grippy

Bottle in great condition, has years of potential. Still tight, but nice. Lot of mouthfeel, somewhat grippy

Dec 29th, 2017
Deezy Sancheezy

Smooth start and slightly acidic finish at corking. Became smooth throughout after breathing for an hour. Warm fig and chocolate. Celebrated my birthday with this exceptional bottle.

Smooth start and slightly acidic finish at corking. Became smooth throughout after breathing for an hour. Warm fig and chocolate. Celebrated my birthday with this exceptional bottle.

Oct 30th, 2017
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9.0

I'm not sure what the blend is, but I suspect this is Cab Sauv with a touch of Merlot. It's good on pop-n-pour but improves with an hour of air. Nice value Napa red and, to me, more enjoyable than the more expensive estate cab.

I'm not sure what the blend is, but I suspect this is Cab Sauv with a touch of Merlot. It's good on pop-n-pour but improves with an hour of air. Nice value Napa red and, to me, more enjoyable than the more expensive estate cab.

Sep 4th, 2017
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9.0

Delicious young cab blend with lots of ripe fruit on the nose and front of the palate, and some tannic grip on the back end. A fun Friday wine.

Delicious young cab blend with lots of ripe fruit on the nose and front of the palate, and some tannic grip on the back end. A fun Friday wine.

Apr 1st, 2017
Teresa S

Dried fruit, licorice, green pepper. Tannins.

Dried fruit, licorice, green pepper. Tannins.

Jan 15th, 2017
Kimberly Anderson

Fantastic claret with great friends! Love starting out the night with such great wine!

Fantastic claret with great friends! Love starting out the night with such great wine!

Nov 19th, 2016
Ann Marie

I love everything from this vineyard, but this is a top notch red.

I love everything from this vineyard, but this is a top notch red.

Dec 7th, 2015
Alexa Boffoli

Well balanced and affordable!

Well balanced and affordable!

Jul 26th, 2015