Cliff Lede Vineyards

High Fidelity Napa Valley Cabernet Franc Blend

9.022 ratings
9.05 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, 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
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Lede Family Wines

Inspired by the right bank blends of Bordeaux, this wine is a blend of 46% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Franc, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Petit Verdot. It was aged in French oak barrels, 85% of which were new, for 18 months. Only 840 cases were made.

Inspired by the right bank blends of Bordeaux, this wine is a blend of 46% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Franc, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Petit Verdot. It was aged in French oak barrels, 85% of which were new, for 18 months. Only 840 cases were made.

1 person found it helpfulJul 17th, 2014
Ryan Wofford

So much time to go on this one but just lovely structure and fruit already #clifflede

So much time to go on this one but just lovely structure and fruit already #clifflede

Jul 5th, 2015
Bryant Bickel

Right Bank! And who doesn't love C/F, sexy, so many layers

Right Bank! And who doesn't love C/F, sexy, so many layers

Apr 23rd, 2015
Brian Culbertson

Nose was intensely green pepper. Very unique flavor, full bodied, balanced.

Nose was intensely green pepper. Very unique flavor, full bodied, balanced.

Dec 26th, 2015
Kenneth Shaw

Subtle but so easy to drink. A little Rutherford dust on the back end.

Subtle but so easy to drink. A little Rutherford dust on the back end.

Apr 17th, 2015
Sara Gorr

Surprisingly good for a 2011... Underrated vintage

Surprisingly good for a 2011... Underrated vintage

Jul 27th, 2014
Drew Matich

Hot off the press...a little subdued right now, but has quite a few good years ahead.

Hot off the press...a little subdued right now, but has quite a few good years ahead.

Feb 18th, 2014
Lee Abraham

Sales Cliff Lede Vineyards, Breggo Cellars

9.1

Lee had this 8 years ago

Lee had this 8 years ago

Dec 30th, 2016
Jen Parrish

Jen had this 8 years ago

Jen had this 8 years ago

Jul 19th, 2016
Luke Magnini

Luke had this 10 years ago

Luke had this 10 years ago

Apr 29th, 2015