
91POINTS
16¾/20







Cliff Lede Napa Valley Claret 2002
Napa Valley, California, United StatesBig smoky, meaty, rootsy, black berry, black olive nose mixed with chocolate, saddle leather, cardamom and cassis with a pruny edge. Rich, ripe, round and warm with grainy tannins. Good vanilla, chocolate, peppery, black berry jam, cigar, meaty, cassis flavours with an orange compote and pudding finish. A bit warm but lots of fruit intensity and concentration. Needs 2-4 years.Tasted: 19 November 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $48.99 | 750ml | specialty |
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 420604UPC: 008261021604