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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Cliff Lede Merlottext
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16¾/20

Cliff Lede Merlot 2001

Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, United StatesSpicy, minty, cherry nose with red currant, jam and earthy, saddle leather aromas complete with a touch of cardamom and clove. Rich, ripe and smooth but quite elegant with light, cedar-y tannins. More spicy, clove, black cherry, earthy, tobacco flavours with a light vanilla, cardamom, coffee finish. A suave style with a tight Stags Leap structure. Will improve further over the next 2-3 years.Tasted: 27 July 2004Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$59.95750mlSpeculative - Next Beverage
Producer: Cliff Lede VineyardsDistributors: Landmark Selections
Grape: MerlotUPC: 008261010202