Cliff Lede Vineyards

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon

9.134 ratings
8.86 pro ratings
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Roy Goble

Nice 2008

Nice 2008

Jul 17th, 2016
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.1

Did you know that it's pronounced Cliff Lady? That surprises most people. Tonight we're going with a 2008 Stags Leap AVA from Cliff Lede. I like this wine, though it is a tad "hot". The flavors stand out though - espresso, mocha with some distinct black pepper/spice notes. Definitely a mouthful, with an extra long finish. If it wasn't for that high alcohol, I would score even higher

Did you know that it's pronounced Cliff Lady? That surprises most people. Tonight we're going with a 2008 Stags Leap AVA from Cliff Lede. I like this wine, though it is a tad "hot". The flavors stand out though - espresso, mocha with some distinct black pepper/spice notes. Definitely a mouthful, with an extra long finish. If it wasn't for that high alcohol, I would score even higher

Oct 28th, 2015
David Metcalf

Youthful & structured. Needs time & food.

Youthful & structured. Needs time & food.

Feb 6th, 2016
Devin Bostick

Musty soy, sorrel, wood, currant smell, magenta ruby color, the body is deep and continuous, raspberry, biting acids, tannins, currant, slightly wet and slightly hot at end

Musty soy, sorrel, wood, currant smell, magenta ruby color, the body is deep and continuous, raspberry, biting acids, tannins, currant, slightly wet and slightly hot at end

Nov 26th, 2020
Alvaro Bustillos

1/17

May 26th, 2020
TVF
9.5

Smooth wine, rich tannins...tobacco, peppery finish. Love it!

Smooth wine, rich tannins...tobacco, peppery finish. Love it!

May 12th, 2020
Alex Trobough

For an 08 this still was tight after opening but went back to it after and hour and a half and it's amazingly smooth. Evolving flavors of dark fruit, allspice, chocolate and coffee. Given the time, this is one to enjoy

For an 08 this still was tight after opening but went back to it after and hour and a half and it's amazingly smooth. Evolving flavors of dark fruit, allspice, chocolate and coffee. Given the time, this is one to enjoy

Aug 31st, 2017
Vicente Velez

NYE w grass fed ribeye @ home

NYE w grass fed ribeye @ home

Jan 4th, 2016
angela conde

lots of coffee/espresso. could use more time to breathe. very nice bottle tho.

lots of coffee/espresso. could use more time to breathe. very nice bottle tho.

Jan 1st, 2016
Edmond Bordelon

Cliff Lede Stags Leap is a strong Cabernet Sauvignon. Good balance of fruit and tannin. This 2008 is good for another 10 years, but my lack of patience set in. Luckily, it was still fantastic.

Cliff Lede Stags Leap is a strong Cabernet Sauvignon. Good balance of fruit and tannin. This 2008 is good for another 10 years, but my lack of patience set in. Luckily, it was still fantastic.

Dec 26th, 2015